What is Halloween II (1981)'s US theatrical release date?

Halloween II (1981)'s US theatrical release date is October 30, 1981.

How many jump scares are in Halloween II (1981)?

Halloween II (1981) has 8 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

Who is in the cast of Halloween II (1981)?

Jamie Lee Curtis plays Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis, Charles Cyphers plays Sheriff Leigh Brackett, Jeffrey Kramer plays Graham, Lance Guest plays Jimmy Lloyd, Pamela Susan Shoop plays Karen, Hunter von Leer plays Deputy Gary Hunt, Dick Warlock plays Michael Myers / Patrolman #3.

What are some films like Halloween II (1981)?

Films similar to Halloween II (1981) on Watch Darkly include Terrifier (2016), Scream 4 (2011), Black Phone 2 (2025), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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Halloween II

1981 · R · 1h 32m

More of the night he came home.

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In theaters: October 30, 1981

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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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