Halloween ii, taking place on the same night, attempts to. Revisiting the original shooting locations featurette. This film marks the directorial debut of rick rosenthal. Michael myers halloween ii mask, universal studios 1981. Rick rosenthal, who directed this 1981 sequel, doesnt have carpenters. So order your official halloween ii mask, get yourself some coveralls and our replica butcher knife and give your friends the ultimate scare this halloween. A new halloween film was released in 2018 to great financial and critical success. Halloween ii is a 1981 american slasher film that was released on october 30, 1981 in the united states. John carpenters 1978 film is a seminal masterpiece and unleashed. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Halloween ii is a 1981 american slasher film directed by rick rosenthal in his directorial debut. In 1981, kyes filmed a new scene to be inserted into the television version of halloween, and filmed a brief cameo appearance as the nowdeceased annie for halloween ii. Jamie lee curtis, donald pleasence, charles cyphers, lance. The first halloween is one of the best horror films of all time, and easily the best film centered around the holiday of halloween.
The film follows directly on from the first, iconic john carpenter movie so much so that there are mere seconds between the end of the 1978 original and this sequel. The official halloween ii mask was sculpted by our art director, justin mabry, and was based on numerous screen shots from halloween ii to make it the most screen accurate mask ever released. The suspense is great and i can see michael walking the halls of haddonfield memorial as i write this. Halloween ii is the 1981 sequel to john carpenters original halloween. Jamie lee curtis and donald pleasence return for the sequel, which is set on the same night as the original, continuing immediately after the end of the previous film. In this latest in defense of, were sticking up for the underrated first sequel to john carpenters iconic halloween, 1981s halloween ii. More of the night he came home its the same night as the original halloween. Oct 31, 2007 universals halloween 2 was the conclusion to the original john carpenters halloween in the fall of 1978 even though this sequel wasnt even released in theatres till the fall of 1981 along with the fact that halloween ii was quite a phenomenal sequel and was just as shocking and heartpounding as the original, especially michael myersdick warlock with his heavybreathing, except in this.
It was produced by universal pictures and released theatrically in the united states on october 30th, 1981. Sam loomis donald pleasence, michael myers dick warlock has. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 44 produced by 7 music by 2 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2 casting by 1 production design by 1 set decoration by 1 makeup department 3 production management 2 second unit director or assistant director 3. Resurrection 2002 halloween 2007 halloween ii 2009 halloween 2018 halloween ii 1981 halloween iii. Halloween ii 1981 this is a sequel to the john carpenterdirected film. It aired on october 18, 2016 as part two of a two hour halloween special. If youve never seen either of the first two halloween films, they work together as a brilliant doublebill. It is still halloween, 1978, and michael myers is on the loose after escaping certain death at dr. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. I explain, show and demonstrate to viewers and fans how an extended cut version of halloween ii 1981 is possible. It is the sequel to john carpenters 1978 classic halloween. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of halloween ii with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at.
Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. It is technically a sequel, but it doesnt even attempt to do justice to the original. Halloween ii is a 1981 horror film and the second installment in the halloween series. It is with that given acknowledged that we examine 1981s halloween ii. Terrence chadwick gummell was born to landon and joyce gummell on september 24, 1924 in cheyenne, wyoming. Halloween h40 the shape returns fan made film michael myers fan film duration. Halloween ii 1981 season 04 episode 20 flicks xrayed. Picking up precisely where its predecessor left off, halloween ii follows the same illfated characters as they encounter the knifewielding maniac they left for dead in the first halloween. This week we play a game of bad twitter synopsis of horror movies, the price is. Halloween ii 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jamie lee curtis and lance guest in halloween ii 1981 donald pleasence in halloween ii. Years later, it was considered as one of the series best films behind the 1978 original film and the 2018 film. Jimmy was an ambulance driver and emt who was also a college student. Season of the witch 1982 the fog 1984 big trouble in little china 1986 prince of darkness 1987 they live 1988 christine 1989 body bags 1993 in the mouth of madness 1995 village of the damned 1995 escape from l.
He eventually moved to illinois, where he became a u. Expensiveass bluray crazy expensiveass limited edition bluray buy the halloween ii on. Halloween ii 1981 r2 german custom dvd cover ready to download and print. I have two friends that talked trash on in it years and years ago, so i had low expectations. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Escape from new york 1981 halloween ii 1981 halloween iii. Lets get one thing straight right off the bat, sequels are tough.
After failing to kill stubborn survivor laurie jamie lee curtis and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist dr. Trailer for halloween ii collectors edition, out 91812 from shout. Instead, it tries to outdo all the other violent halloween ripoffs of the last several years. If your film is good enough to warrant a follow up, odds are not in your favor that you are going create a sequel that people like as much, let alone more than your original. Halloween 2 1981 is a great sequel to a classic film, and its by far my favorite sequel in the. Halloween 2 is a 1981 horror film and the second installment in the halloween.
Romeros land of the dead halloween ii the people under the stairs four feature films. In this first fanmade educational college video project from 2012. Audio commentary with stunt coordinator actor dick warlock the nightmare isnt over. Halloween ii 1981 r2 german custom dvd cover dvdcover. So, of course, a new trilogy beginning with the last installment is being developed, all stemming directly from john carpenters 1978 halloween. Mistakenly november 1 appeared in halloween ii and was played by john zenda.
Halloween ii picks up where its predecessor left off and quickly wanders into a dead end that. I had already seen all the other halloween movies with michael myers prior to seeing iii, and i was aware that carpenters original intent for the halloween series apart from ii was to tell a different story with different characters in each successive movie. Samhain is a gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season in ireland and marks the beginning of winter, the darker half of the year. Dark side of the ring season 2 episode 5 hd april 14, 2020 duration. The intersection where ben tramer is killed is the same street corner where laurie and tommy doyle meet up while walking to school in the original halloween. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Halloween ii is a soundtrack by john carpenter for the 1981 film of the same name. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. John carpenters halloween scared the living daylights out of 25 million people and set a precedent in smashing box office records for a horror film. Terrence chadwick gummell september 24, 1924 october 31, 1978. Oct 29, 2019 halloween ii 1981 season 04 episode 20. The filmmakers make full use of carveys comedic chops in this hilarious scene from halloween ii the good halloween ii. Without halloween ii, we would not have halloween 2018 and certainly not this new halloween trilogy. Written by horror masters john carpenter and debra hill, halloween ii is a spinetingling dark ride into the scariest night of the year.
Halloween ii dvd, 2001, subtitled french for sale online ebay. Staring charles cyphers, jamie lee curtis, donald pleasence and jeffrey kramer. Halloween ii is a film that i almost cant separate from the first instalment and i remember enjoying it almost as much but i think i really need to rewatch it before i can rate it accurately. Universals halloween 2 was the conclusion to the original john carpenters halloween in the fall of 1978 even though this sequel wasnt even released in theatres till the fall of 1981 along with the fact that halloween ii was quite a phenomenal sequel and was just as shocking and heartpounding as the original, especially michael myersdick warlock with his heavybreathing. Halloween ii 1981 extended cut possible part 1 youtube. Whilst not the best nor worst of the series, halloween ii is a middling addition to the series but is far better than some of the later entries. The script was written by franchise creators john carpenter and debra hill. Ironically, by the time he did manage to fend them off successfully for halloween iv, that film turned out to be the best sequel of the entire series. Audio commentary with director rick rosenthal and actor leo rossi 2.
By now, the entire sheriffs department is hunting for him. Season of the witch 1982, michael myers returned seven. The host tony is joined by cohost sheriff with three fs corey and guests nurse carissa, and frisky ems joe. Halloween ii is a 1981 american horror film directed by rick rosenthal in his directorial debut, written and produced by john carpenter and debra hill, and starring jamie lee curtis and donald pleasence who reprise their respective roles as laurie strode and dr. Free halloween ii dvd labels 1981 r1 custom ready to download and print. Sep 28, 2017 halloween h40 the shape returns fan made film michael myers fan film duration. Oct 18, 2016 halloween ii is the second part of the special halloween installment which was set following the events of when a stranger calls. Halloween ii 1981 internet movie firearms database guns. The first clue that halloween ii rides on two wheels as it rounds corners comes from counting the minutes devoted to third stringers and undeveloped subplots. He had one younger brother known as ziggy, who went to school with laurie strode. It picks up the story right after the original ended. Even the horse showed its sympathy for the girl who just couldnt climb up. With jamie lee curtis, donald pleasence, charles cyphers, jeffrey kramer.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing halloween ii 1981 near you. Oct 30, 2019 do i dare go out on this limb to say that without 1981s halloween ii, the original halloween would not be as revered as it is today. Loomis hunt for michael myers, a traumatized laurie is rushed to hospital, and the serial killer is not far behind her. John carpenter made numerous references to bowling green, kentucky in the movie. Halloween ii universal on dvd 025192142727 from universal. Oct 25, 2019 halloween ii 1981 r2 german custom dvd cover ready to download and print. Halloween ii was distributed by universal pictures, and premiered in the united states on october 30, 1981. Directed by rick rosenthal and written by john carpenter and debra hill, it is a direct sequel to the first film.
Season of the witch, released a year later, contained a plot that deviated wholly from. Jimmy is a character that appears in halloween ii, played by lance guest. Halloween ii is an american horror film of the slasher subgenre. Season of the witch 1982 as the exwife of the lead character, played by tom atkins. The return of michael myers 1988, the shape returns to haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his nowmute niece. The making of halloween ii documentary horrors hallowed grounds. Oct 07, 2012 while it lacks the importance and atmosphere of the first film, halloween ii is still a competent slasher and a reminder that halloween did have a couple of decent sequels until the fourth and fifth films turned it all to shit. Halloween ii is an excellent sequel to the original halloween that john carpenter made in 1978. Dress like a woman, they wont notice spicy entertainer subscribe unsubscribe 75. An expanded 30th anniversary edition was released in 2009 through alan howarth incorporated.
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