Halloween II
Seen it?1981 | 92 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 19 times its budget, but just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$47 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 268K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rick Rosenthal
- Jamie Lee CurtisLaurie Strode
- Donald PleasenceDr Samuel Loomis
- Lance GuestJimmy
- Gloria GiffordNurse Virginia Alves
- Leo RossiBudd Scarlotti
- Pamela Susan ShoopNurse Karen Bailey
- Tawny MoyerNurse Jill Franco
- Ana AliciaNurse Janet Marshall
- Ford RaineyDr. Mixter
- Charles CyphersSheriff Leigh Brackett