Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Seen it?1988 | 88 min | Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$18 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 221K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dwight H. Little
- Danielle HarrisJamie Lloyd
- Donald PleasenceDr. Loomis
- Ellie CornellRachel Carruthers
- George P. WilburMichael Myers
- Michael PatakiDr. Hoffman
- Beau StarrSheriff Meeker
- Kathleen KinmontKelly
- Sasha JensonBrady
- Gene RossEarl
- Carmen FilpiJack Sayer