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Halloween II
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rick Rosenthal. With Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Lance Guest.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Halloween II.
MoviHero lists October 30, 1981 as the release date for Halloween II. Rick Rosenthal is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as Dr Samuel Loomis, Lance Guest as Jimmy, Gloria Gifford as Nurse Virginia Alves. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 30, 1981
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorRick Rosenthal
CastJamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as Dr Samuel Loomis, Lance Guest as Jimmy, Gloria Gifford as Nurse Virginia Alves
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Halloween II runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 2,367 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“An honorable continuation, which respects the previous work without bringing anything new.”
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“I might be the only person who thinks this, but Halloween II is just as good as the original.”
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“If you recall the conclusion of the first part (1979) then you’ll know that “Michael Myers” is now the deadliest critter alive (that’s assuming that…”
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“God, they should have handled him more carefully.”
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