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Halloween II

1981Movie1 h 32 minR

HorrorThriller
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic407.3Rotten Tomatoes27%64%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent horror movie about crime and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

More of the night he came home.

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Slasher Sequel
  • Hospital Horror Setting
  • Iconic John Carpenter Score
  • Gory Practical Effects
  • High Tension Chase
  • 1980s Aesthetic
  • Survival Horror
  • Michael Myers Unstoppable Force
  • Cult Film Staple

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Rick Rosenthal
Written by
John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Produced by
John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Dino De Laurentiis
Music by
John Carpenter, Alan Howarth

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Facts

October 30, 1981 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
October 30, 1981
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
75 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Halloween II?"

Questions about Halloween II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Halloween II?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+AMCPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Halloween II streams on Prime, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Halloween II worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (34).

Will Halloween II scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Halloween II?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Halloween II a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$26 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 10.2 times its budget.