Halloween II (1981)

Laurie Strode is rushed to the hospital, while Sheriff Brackett and Dr. Loomis hunt the streets for Michael Myers, who has found Laurie at the Haddonfield Hospital.

Director:

Rick Rosenthal

Writers:

John Carpenter, Debra Hill

Stars:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Laurie Strode
Donald Pleasence	...	Sam Loomis
Charles Cyphers	...	Leigh Brackett
Jeffrey Kramer	...	Graham
Lance Guest	...	Jimmy
Pamela Susan Shoop	...	Karen
Hunter von Leer	...	Gary Hunt
Dick Warlock	...	The Shape / Patrolman #3
Leo Rossi	...	Budd
Gloria Gifford	...	Mrs. Alves
Tawny Moyer	...	Jill
Ana Alicia	...	Janet
Ford Rainey	...	Dr. Mixter
Cliff Emmich	...	Mr. Garrett
Nancy Stephens	...	Marion

Storyline

It's the same night as the original Halloween. Michael Myers is around the neighborhood, after being gunned by Dr.Loomis six times. Now, he's in a hospital where the girl Laurie Strode was taken. And there's a reason why Michael is after her...

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | halloween | michael myers | sheriff | madness | 

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Taglines:

HALLOWEEN: The horror smash of the seventies! HALLOWEEN II: The horror smash of the eighties?

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Halloween II (1981) Trancas International Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Halloween II: The Horror Continues

Filming Locations:

Kersting Court at Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$25,500,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Laurentiis, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 90 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The 17-year-old who was hit by the police car and burnt alive, at first believed to be Michael Myers, was supposed to be Ben Tramer, the boy Laurie confesses to have a crush on in the original Halloween.

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Goofs

On the widescreen DVD, when the hospital room blows up, you can see around the set wall twice for about a second each time.

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Quotes

Dr. Sam Loomis: I ought to handcuff you to the wheel, but I have a feeling I'm gonna need you in there. Can I trust you?
Marshal: What have I got to lose, except my job?

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Connections

Referenced in 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Mr. Sandman"
Courtesy of Barnaby Records
Written by Pat Ballard (uncredited)
Performed by The Chordettes

User Reviews

Just as great as the original

HALLOWEEN II (1981)

cast: Donald Pleasance, Jamie Lee Curtis, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest, Pamela Susan Shoop, Leo Rossi, Hunter von Leer, Nancy Stephens, Tawny Moyer, Ana Alicia, Gloria Gifford, Ford Rainey, Dick Warlock.

plot: Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasance) and Sheriff Brackett (Charles Cyphers) continue their hunt for Michael Myers (Dick Warlock) as Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) is wheeled into the hospital, confused on why she was targeted. As Myers murders every nurse, doctor and ambulance driver in his way to get to Laurie, Loomis discovers the chilling connection between the killer and his target.

the good:

Just as good as the first, only a few improvements. The death scenes are more gruesome, the suspense is higher, the mask looks creepier and the chilling score is even more chilling.

the bad:

Lacks the character development of the original, but most of the characters are still likable.