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Posted By: Chadinator92 at 12:01am, November 7, 2009
I actually really liked this sequel more than the 4th and 5th Halloween combined!!
Posted By: bloodnguts313 at 8:34pm, November 2, 2009
I Lv this squael 2 a Classic but did have some flaws as the fris bit was in a different house and tha Micheal Myers is not soo voilent or gorey but an outstanding Squael to a classic and one of my top 10 horror Icons of coures its Micheal myers
an cant understand why ppl did like this film great acting by cast and Jamie Lee curites and Donald Pleasence did justice comin bk into there roles after 3 years of the frist one Lv it!!
Posted By: Psychosocial at 4:51pm, October 31, 2009
I love both Halloween and Halloween 2 {the originals}. They are just so well done. I still find it humorous that the best horror movies are the older ones.
I have been a massive horror fan my entire life, so not a lot of movies creep me out, but Halloween 2 does for some reason. That's why it holds a special place for me.
I've seen both of Rob Zombie's remakes, i like his first one, but Zombie's Halloween 2 really wasn't that good. He probably should have just left it alone after the first one.
But, in closing, if you have never seen this movie, WATCH IT
I am 32y/o and one of the biggest halloweeen fans you will ever meet. I have seen all the films even the garbage that Zombie put out. When I was younger I use to think this film was so awesome but I don't so much anymore. As I get older and watch the original, I appreciate just how amazing that film was. It's near flawless, and is affective because of it's suspense. Where Halloween 2 fails is that it resorts to the hack and slash formula of most horror sequels. High body count and more blood. It's a ok entry and definately feels the most like John Carpenters original. I personally think part 4 is the best sequel in the series however.
Could never understand why the critics never liked this entry. Sure, it's not as good as the first, but I love how it carries directly on from the first and some of the kills are just awesome. Really dark, creepy and scary. A very underated horror film and one of my favourites from the series.
Posted By: Magnascopics at 3:54am, October 31, 2009
This film has one of the best opening credit sequences I've ever seen. Still have no idea how the jack o' skull was pulled off. If you're a slasher fan, you'll dig this flick. Technically, this movie is superb.
To be honest I thought the sequel was just as great as the original! It had loads more scares and lots more action and terror than the original.idk if it was my time frame or what but to me a very worthy sequel! like ppl say with Scream 2 and Aliens.
Posted By: MR.PANCHITO at 5:00pm, October 13, 2009
yeah halloween is great especially for a sequel and i think its actually the best movie next to the original movie in the halloween series by far i love the dark hospital settings it works perfect for this movie and once again jamie lee curtis is great as laurie strode
It was good but not as good as the first. It could have been alot better but it was still a good movie.
Posted By: Bostic101 at 5:07am, September 13, 2009
indeed a great follow-up to the original minus the lame mask but i give carpenter credit where its due. Halloween II was more dark and disturbing. Michael was more vicious in his kills and had more of a drive but nothing can compare to the original where he stalked Jamie Lee Cutis across the street, he looked like me ment business.
just finished watching this,had'nt seen it in a long time,still great just as the first was,whats the deal with the mask though,kinda looks like a ugly cat.nice kills to,loved it when he lifts that nurse with one hand.love um all up until H20. Boy did mr zombie f*** things up!
I wasn't expecting much from this, because I loved the first alot, and I was thinking that this would ruin it, as most follow - ups do. But, I was really surprised. Halloweeen 2 picks straight up from the events of the first movie. What I liked is, that the new director for this movie, took over from Carpenter, to deliver his style of a Halloween movie. What I liked, is he carried that great atmosphere over with him. The dark shadows of Myers, the atmosphere of the whole thing, which most directors can't do. But he did it, and did it perfectly. The acting is great, and a bit cheesey at the same time, but what do you expect? Halloween 2 is a new benchmark in horror. The slasher "with a twist". Great plotted, great acted gory slash fest! A wonderful movie.
I loved this movie it was an awesome set up it really stayed with the 1st one it didn't wonder off like some movies. It really kept me up it didn't put me to sleep it really made me jump at some parts it really was good i was impressed with it
After just one year, Rosenthal makes his rendition of Halloween while also trying to stay inclusive to the typical Halloween formula, or simply its predecessor. For starters Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode and as well as Donald Pleasance as Dr. Samuel Loomis. It's no surprise why there is positivity surrounding the follow-up as it's a nice addition to the series and possibly one of the very few sequels that stayed close to the original.
What most essentially works with the sequel, is that it accomplishes two very significant tasks. One is for Rosenthal to put his own spin on the series, not making it a direct shot-for-shot sequel. Secondly, to still retain the same feel and atmosphere as Carpenter's infamous late 70's classic. An added bonus are the kills. The kills are more plentiful and bloodier than the original, but not going too over-the-top as in Zombie's remake. The characters are also very satisfying and do the movie justice, especially Curtis.
The film is also as suspense inducing and terrifying as its predecessor, if not more. The scenes as just simple as Michael's shadow or a pitch-black background is enough to give audiences a shiver. While, furthermore, we get some jump surprises here and there that we didn't get before in the 70's classic. The film also has a more brisker pacing and relies more on the story and characters, rather than dialogue or atmosphere.
Now we come here with the nitpicks. While this was a great addition to the series and certainly has more good points, then bad. There is a few things that irked me. First of all, I know that horror films can't always be authentic and can't always stay true to real events, but the ending was just ridiculous, to the point where there could be massive amounts of sequels. One final nitpick and I'll leave the harmless film alone. Some parts ran a bit too long than they should have and some dialogue was unnecessary and just plain stupid.
Halloween II is certainly a great follow-up and while it's not equivalent to the brilliance and adeptness of its predecessor, it's not far from it. Rosenthal proved to audiences that he can still put a new spin on Carpenter's classic, while still retaining the feel and sight of it.
I wouldn't put it above the original, but I do think it is almost, if not right on the same plane as the original.
Just gives off a creepier edge, that feeling of complete isolation in the hospital, the revamped score, the mask more creepier, the kills more gorier but not too too much.
I did enjoy this. Tied with first for best Halloween film, because...they technically are one film...cause they're both in one night. Correct? I think so.
this is the best of the halloween series in my opinion...yes, better than the first. of course it is nothing without the first, but it clearly makes up for the weaknesses of the first.
in part 1, michael is constantly choking people and they pratically do nothing to fight back, for extended periods of time...annie's death is just pitiful in my opinion. ...and there's little things, like laurie stabs him once and just throws the knife to the ground and walks away, as if anyone in so much shock would not be a little protective or paranoid at that point. they set up the mood okay but the whole movie comes off like they're just figuring out how to do it, which they were of course.
part 2 on the other hand has a bit freakier-looking michael..the mask is a little beat up and deformed at that point. he truly walks around like pure evil; you can see the deadness in his eyes and his walk. he is sneakier, more brutal, and doesn't give the victims much of a chance to fight back...and when they do they lose. it isn't super gory, but it's enough to make you cringe and actually fear him and think you might not stand a chance against him. ...just right.
the nearly empty hospital with michael lurking the halls...to this day i have not seen a movie with such a creepy, effective atmosphere. perfect for suspense and mystery, and many great areas for chase scenes.
as the BD review said, the chases with laurie are more realistic because she's injured, tired, and drugged. no chase scene in slasher history (IMO) can compare to the scene where she's in the parking lot trying to get to loomis and the others and he appears under the orange light...to this day i'm still on the edge of my seat when i watch that part even though i know the outcome. ...much more effective than the equivalent scene in the first movie.
i first saw these movies at 7 or 8 yrs old (TV cuts of course - so minus most of the violence), and i distinctly remember the michael of part 2 keeping me up at night...i swore he was lurking in the shadows...i swore i heard breathing. i was terrified of him. yet the michael of part 1 didn't scare me...at all. i just saw it as the intro to the real deal halloween. being a child with nearly no knowledge of horror cinema and feeling that way really says something to me about the quality of a movie.
to this day, by modern slasher standards, i think this movie stands up as one of the best and most underrated. great cast of characters - funny, sexy (i've always been in love with janet!), convincing, interesting, GOOD actors - loomis is nearly losing it, which, once again brings a certain realism to the movie. ...love interest, a degree of social commentary with the whole media frenzy, good pacing, and perfect continuity (crucial to a sequel and not common).
halloween 2 is king. i'm just hoping it isn't so underrated that we don't get a blu-ray release anytime soon. i really want this one in high-def, and i would love it to have some of the alternate tv footage & kills as an extra.
i consider this and halloween one movie and the single greatest example of old school horror ever. however if i had to choose between them id probably rather see this
Number 1:
A few of you have confused this with part 3 (Season of the Witch). How? I have nooo clue.
But to review the film and say it is not as good or call it a bad film because YOU were mistaken is wrong and really kind of stupid.
#2. If any of you have watched the Halloween: Hell and Horror in Haddonfield dvd you would see that part 2 stand up just fine to part one as there is NO break in the story or action. It is in fact ONE film split between two parts. Carpenter was genius in doing that.
As for part 3 (Season of the Witch), it has been stated for years that the film makers themselves consider it a mistake to have used the Halloween name on the film. Why is this still a topic of discussion between fans? The film is an ok horror film. But it is not part of the Halloween series as we know it...end it now. Stop bashing the film saying it sucks because Michael was not in it. Ok Ok...you got your point across...AGAIN...now shut it.
pure suspense, i love how everyone working at the hospital is killed by michael, and laurie has to escape. pure classic continuation of the series, although the first i think is better
Posted By: Necronatalusz at 1:39am, February 23, 2009
This movie isint really that good and has NOTHING to do with the rest of the series. That said, for some reason i love it and whenever i watch it i sing that damn song for weeks.
Posted By: TheBurning at 7:46pm, February 13, 2009
Good ass sequal.
Posted By: Mr Orange57 at 6:32pm, February 10, 2009
This movie actually traumatized me for a little bit. The reason. The day after i watched this movie, i broke my leg and had to to the hospital. So for the next 2 days of being in the hospital (i would have been out earlier cept i couldnt move cuz i hurt my back pretty bad) I was freaked out by any shadow that walked pass the door. O did i mention it was on Halloween. Yeah cuz that freaked the shit out of me
Posted By: cjhorrorfan13 at 8:55pm, February 7, 2009
i love this sequel!
i love how its like 5 min after the ending of the first
this movie is so great!
i love the deaths and i like how its the same night of the first and in a hospital!
chase scene rules!
the portrayal of the shape in this entry is spectacular
Posted By: gorehound62 at 5:25pm, January 15, 2009
aside from the first, this is the best entry in the halloween series. picks up right where the first left us. if you like this, and the original, stay as far, far, far away from rob zombies awful hackjob remake. dosent do halloween any justice whatsoever.
Posted By: mikethademon at 8:10pm, January 8, 2009
This stands as one of the best horror sequels ever made (along with Evil Dead II IMO) What I truly love about it, is how we already know about Michael Myers, we know that he is the maniac, but yet, he remains just as scary, if not scarier than in the first film. The film as a whole is not as scary as the original, but it's the closest yet. I found Michael using a scalpel quite scary as well.
I think I've watched this over the years more than the first one. Especially when USA used to show horror movies two or three day before halloween. This movie messes quite well with the first one with out being a complete ripoff the first one. One of my spooky favorites
A great sequel, with one of the best lines from my second favorite movie character of all-time, Dr.Loomis. "We're all afraid of the dark inside ourselves"----Halloween II. See it...before you go trick or treating!!!!
The best part in this movie has to be when Michael gets shot in the eyes and he just randomly slashes into thin air
as good as this movie was the music wasn't that good it sounded too disco
Outstanding sequel to the greatest horror movie ever made. In many ways Halloween 1 & 2 are just one long movie, because they are both perfect and flawless. I love that this movie takes place exactly where the original left off. Highly recommend this movie.
Posted By: AshWilliams95 at 6:35am, December 28, 2008
This movie was amazing! Not as good as the original but still fucking awesome! It continues on from the first one on the same night, laurie is in hospital and michael is still after her. The deaths got a little bit more violent, but still no real serious gore. The acting was still legendary, the suspense and tension was through the roof. The atmosphere was awesome just like the original and to top it all off michael is still a bad ass motherfucker! This movie was just like the original except for a few reasons.
1. Set in a hospital
2. Deaths a bit more savage and violent
3. Different murder weapons then just the classic large knife.
Overall this was the best sequel I have seen for a slasher movie and was pure genuis but the original will always stand stronger. I give halloween 2 a 10/10.
This movie is awesome, I personally think that it is nearly as good as the Original, the story picks up right where the last one left off, the music was good, acting was good, everything about it is good, this is THE perfect sequel to a movie, I recommend this to any horror fan
The biggest flaw is carrying over the "Halloween" name which im sure confuses fans of michael myers, understandable,but i look past that botch and enjoy the movie for what it is, original, strange and a good halloween story that no other movie is like.
Great in the sense that it was just as if you paused in the middle of the first one and it was really a four hour movie.Everything was right in the spirit of the original but Carpenter's directing talents would have the movie literaly just as good as the first but what are you gonna do I guess. Also, the plot was a little...well...not there. It just seemed like there wasn't enough story. Still a great flick though.
Absolutely the third best of the series i was really happy to see michael myers back to the bid screen too bad the one that comes after this one is the worst of the series.
This movie was pretty good. not as good as the original but the movie still had a good plot, still had tghe same actors and you find out michaels reasons for going after laurie.
One of the best sequels ever!!!
Clever starting right where the original left off.
We learn Michael's backstory and why he wants to kill Laurie. Best sequel in the series. Different from the original. This time it was very gory but we still had the suspense back from the original.
Characters were actually decent. And the storytelling was well done. Probably the best Slasher sequel ever.
I love this film, continues right where the original left off, the hospital is unoccupied and creepy, as micheal makes his way through the corridors, and loomis is back being his crazy self, and ranting about how evil Micheal is, also we learn about why Micheal has targeted Laurie, im sure u all know, but if u dont i wont ruin it
I thought the sequel was an excellent film it was actully the first halloween film I had ever seen! I saw it when I was 10 years in 1994 on the USA network and it's scared the shit out of me when I was a kid. I'll never forget how well put together it was the only complaint I had was besides Loomis,Lauri and Brackett you really don't care for the newly added characters like bud your just somebody stab this dude already and the other dumb bimdo nurse that get's iced by the hot tub. It's still a great film and on the better Halloween sequels.
'Halloween II' is awesome because it grooves right off the vibe from the original. One of the problems here is John Carpenter isn't directing. I will always love 'Halloween II' for being the film in the series I probably saw the most on cable television, and giving me a whole new outlook on the song, 'Mr. Sandman'. But, upon repeated viewings (the latest being this last Halloween holiday), regrettably I find the film drags like a motherfucker. Carpenter's original was a slow-burn, but an expertly-crafted one with an air of impending doom that was well-worth the wait. This is Micael Myers at General Hospital. I found the setting boring, and lacking the atmosphere of a small-town neighborhood on Halloween night. Jamie Lee is back, but acts like a vegetable for most of this outing. The characters are lame, forgettable, and much more in the vein of a body-count than people you actually care about. Granted, I wasn't shedding a tear in the original when characters met their demise, but at least I was pulling for Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, Tommy Doyle and Lindsay Wallace. Here, you're kind of left with nothing but anticipating the next kill. I blame the Carpenter/Hill script, but also Rick Rosenthal's lame-duck point-and-shoot approach to the material. Rick returns to prove this point with the abortion, 'Halloween: Resurrection' years later.
I sound uber-negative, but there is much to like about this film: Michael Myers killing people/death by whirlpool/hypodermic needle to the temple/hammer-head/bat-shit Loomis/Laurie being related to Michael/eyeball shoot-out and 'flame-on' climax.
Though 'Halloween II' has its problems, but it's still one of the best sequels and feels most like the original out of the lot of them.
