What is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)'s US theatrical release date?

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)'s US theatrical release date is October 21, 1988.

How many jump scares are in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)?

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) has 6 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

Who is in the cast of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)?

Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Loomis, Ellie Cornell plays Rachel Carruthers, Danielle Harris plays Jamie Lloyd, George P. Wilbur plays Michael Myers, Michael Pataki plays Dr. Hoffman, Beau Starr plays Sheriff Meeker, Kathleen Kinmont plays Kelly, Sasha Jenson plays Brady.

What are some films like Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)?

Films similar to Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) on Watch Darkly include Terrifier (2016), Scream 7 (2026), My Bloody Valentine (1981), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

1988 · R · 1h 28m

Ten years ago he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight, HE'S BACK.

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In theaters: October 21, 1988

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Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece.

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