Halloween II
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  1. tobyb.
    Sep 5, 2009
    5
    I am a big fan of the original, however, I was sorely disappointed with this version. It sucked. It was very hard to follow, had lousy acting, and tries to make up for what it lacks with blood and guts. Worst movie have I have seen in a long long long long time. BTW-where was the scary theme song??? It could have used it knuckle head.
  2. JeremyW
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    I am not at all a fan of Zombies directorial take on this iconic charecter and story. However, he sets out to do what all directors fail to do when doing a remake. Remakes are a reimagination of a classic storyline. We as audience members hate the idea of remakes because ultimatly it turns to be corny because they bite off of past films using iconic quotes etc. What Zombie does is he changes the format here, he pushes the envelope and creates a whole new list of stakes for all the charecters and his reimagination completly takes over, this agravates a lot of people. Zombie's aartistry in regards to brining gore back to the screen is rather refreshing and orginal... again i do not like his vision of this story and charecters but he pushes buttons and gets people talking and well isnt that what theater and film is all about ... leaving the space talking? Kudos to Zombie for a job well done ... very original and cutting edge!… Expand
  3. AlexM
    Aug 29, 2009
    0
    Rob Zombie seems to have stolen elements from every Halloween movie to make the crap that is Halloween II (2009). I wonder if Dimension Films will give me back the 101 minutes of my life I wasted sitting in the movie theater.
  4. BekkaS
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    This movie was badass, what's wrong with you people. i am a fan of the original "halloween", i will admit the remake of the first "halloween" by rob zombie was COMPLETELY HORRIBLE. it was the worst remake ever, but rob zombie's halloween 2 was simply amazing, finally brutal killings, with more gore. i love horror movies, but they never make me jump. hands down this movie made me jump! this movie is the shit! simple as that.… Expand
  5. bill
    Sep 1, 2009
    0
    How many times can you stab a person after there dead? How many times can you say the f-word in a movie? Why did mr. zombie make Michael Myers a mama's boy. And what was he thinking when he was making this film? These are just some of the questions I was asking myself when I left the theater.
  6. justi
    Sep 11, 2009
    1
    I love horror movies and i even love some of rob zombie's movies. i thought his first re-make was amazing. it had heart, vision and most importantly it had a story. i was very excited to see his second (and hopefully last) installment in the series. i was very, very unhappy. i am not trying to compare it the the original series because after all this is rob zombie's vision. the problem i had with it was a. the story. probably one of the worst i have seen in awhile. b. the acting. one of the things i loved about the first one was the young michael. i don't know why they did not reuse him, but this actor was horrible in his place. and finally c. this movie just plain stunk. besides the two reasons mentioned above this movie lacked everything the first one did. there was no heart, no vision (unless you call those delusions throughout the movie them, they were bad). people can say whatever they want about rob zombie, i personally like most of his films, but this one was just over the top and in a bad way. all these words i am writing are coming from a person who loves campy horror films and troma films, but rob zombie messed up this series like most people have re-making these films we grew up loving. i am waiting for the day we can start making movies that are original again and not re-makes of old films or foreign films.… Expand
  7. AnthonyG.
    Sep 12, 2009
    2
    I am a big fan of Rob Zombie, but I really don't know what he was thinking when he created this disaster. Other than the fact that Michael Myers is running around this doesn't feel like a Halloween movie at all. There isn't much more to say. It was very, very disappointing for me.
  8. JamesK.
    Aug 28, 2009
    0
    Just plain horrible.
  9. JeffreyG.
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    I enjoyed this film more than the first, the first half of the first was brilliant, but the second half was rushed and took away from the film. This one maintains the story well throughout and makes for a great watch.
  10. RDemo
    Aug 28, 2009
    8
    I liked it. People probably won't. This is not Citizen Kane. It's Halloween.
  11. StevenR
    Aug 28, 2009
    7
    To say the least: EXPERIMENTAL... I enjoyed the rawness of the look and feel of this HALLOWEEN film... The kills were brutal and the visual presence of all out raw brutality was as real as it gets if the kills were to really happen in life... Stabbing someone in the face 20 times your face will look like raw mangled flesh meat... Now take a close up picture of that and you have 2 hrs of the new HALLOWEEN 2... Needed more music from the original picture.… Expand
  12. TommieG
    Aug 28, 2009
    2
    Not impressed.
  13. DanteL.
    Aug 28, 2009
    9
    Some of the atmospheric visuals in this movie are amazing. Random shots of the moon shining behind tangled tree branches are gorgeous even when the rest of the film is shot in a style intended to make it look grainy and muddy. Old-school fans should know that Michael is completely reinvented in this one: Eating dogs, stabbing each person wayyy more times than are necessary, and grunting his way through each killing. But if you accept the fact that it's meant to be A)different than the originals, and B)different than the 2007 remake, then you won't really be too shocked when you realize half the film is dream sequences. One more thing: If you're confused after it's over, research "Folie a Deux." No, not the Fall Out Boy album. That oughta clear some things up.… Expand
  14. Rick
    Aug 28, 2009
    9
    The only reason I am giving this movie a 9 instead of a 10 is because I'm looking at it through the Halloween fan's eyes, not a Rob Zombie fan's. There is a LOT of visual effects that might not appeal to the typical horror movie fan, but Zombie lovers will appreciate it.
  15. EvinC.
    Aug 29, 2009
    2
    Ridiculous. A terrible film. want my money back. Rob Zombie has a lot of potential but none of it shows in this film. I hope one day he accepts he could be a great director and make a great film.
  16. MattF.
    Aug 29, 2009
    0
    If someone made a remake of Citizen Kane I'd hate that too. Why can't Rob Zombie come up with an original idea? He makes a living on remaking crap movies? I'd rather hang myself.
  17. ChadS
    Aug 29, 2009
    2
    Great moments in stabbing; it's a short history. Joe Pesci, of course, in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas", stabbing a "made man" in the car trunk with his mother's cutlery. A film about gangsters, the mafia, needs to show how such men conduct their business. It's not gratuitous; it's what they do, kill. Among films of recent vintage, the alleged Zodiac Killer in David Fincher's "Zodiac" deserves special mention. He stabs a young couple, shockingly, in daylight, on a seemingly perfect day. It's not gratuitous, it's historical, and Hitchcockian, to boot. The stabbing in "Halloween 2", while not altogether graphic, becomes so, as the implied violence of Michael Myers(Tyler Mane) upon the nurse feels graphic, because the filmmaker's intent feels inhumane. By my count, Michael stabs the nurse thirteen times. That's a lot of fluid he leaves behind on her mutilated body. He humiliates her; it's "bukkake" with blood. For this filmmaker, death by strangulation is what passes for subtlety, and perhaps, more disturbingly, humanity. Lucky for Laurie's friend, Michael kills her before she gets naked; before she gets stabbed while doing, "it". Unlucky for the moviegoer, her partner had to pee first. The stripper, on the other hand, had no such luck, no time to put on a blouse. While fully disclothed(topless, but not full-frontal), in arguably, the film's ugliest scene(the one with the dog is a close second), Michael bashes her face, repeatedly(by my count, six times), into a mirror. (sigh) Some people find this entertaining. (sigh) Not only is "Halloween 2" violent, the film also lacks narrative credibility. In a crucial plot point, Laurie's epiphany, which is set up as the film's emotional high point, seems downright laughable, due to the circumstances. Laurie(Scout Taylor-Compton) lives in a relatively small-town; she should know what the film contends she doesn't.… Expand
  18. KylieJ
    Aug 29, 2009
    0
    Not a good movie at all . Just overly dramatic and way too predictable. It was all over the place and had no suspense at all.
  19. ScottN
    Aug 29, 2009
    0
    Wow, what an utterly craptacular movie. Let me guess what Rob Zombie's favorite word is. One hint - It starts with an F, ends with a K, and has two letters in between. If you can get past the horrible dialague, we get to listen to Laurie scream her head off the whole movie, watch Dr. Loomis serve absolutely no purpose in this "film" other than to pimp his new book, and one unimaginitive hack-hack-hack murder after another. At least throw me a little creativity with the kills, if nothing else. Twice as bad as the remake of part 1, and that's only because Zombie had John Carpenter's original classic to base the storyline on. On part 2, Zombie was flying solo, making up his own storyline, and he crashed and burned horribly with this one. And you gotta love the old "fooled you!" endings. So unoriginal and cliche. Argh.… Expand
  20. AdamC
    Aug 30, 2009
    5
    Mediocre horror film with too many dream sequences and way too much allusion to white horses and princesses for my taste. The film literally falls apart before your very eyes. I am a tried and true Halloween series fan, but Rob Zombie's reboot just goes further and further astray. Let's hope this is the last of the sequels.
  21. ScottA
    Aug 30, 2009
    2
    I wouldn't even recommend you wait until it comes on DVD. As much as I enjoyed the first one...this one was a dud.
  22. JessM
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    Movie was great! Did a great job with Laurie's character! Wasn't so much one of those horror movies that makes you jump but it definitely makes you cringe!
  23. KenT
    Aug 30, 2009
    0
    Not only the worst "Halloween" movie, but quite possibly the worst movie I've ever seen, period.
  24. BrandonG
    Aug 30, 2009
    1
    Rob Zombie did great witht he first Halloween , but this just sucked. It was like he made this for people to stop asking for a sequel and it will work.
  25. MikeU.
    Aug 31, 2009
    6
    I guess being in the minority of people who enjoyed the first film, I was actually looking forward to seeing the second. Boy was I disappointed. If you've seen the two full length trailers then you've seen the first 30 min of the movie. That being said it was just a corny hommage to the original Halloween II just minus the fact it was written so poorly you didn't care if Michael just ended it there and killed Laurie. The rest of the movie is basically your generic slasher film with no character development, lots of screaming, and cliche kill seens. The Laurie character is never built upon from the last film and the Michael character is just butcher… Expand
  26. BMoney
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    Great movie. not a better story than the first but def. worth it. critics suck.
  27. SimG
    Aug 31, 2009
    7
    I can't say I hated this movie, nor liked it. The psycho elements around Myers and his family was interesting approach, but the extremes in personality changes reached by the characters of Lorie and Loomis took me away from the story. That and the fact that Myers grunts when he kills people. Maybe it's just me, but I always saw Myers as a ghost and hearing him felt like braking the character. Honestly, I didn't care seeing Jason running in the remake, but I mind hearing a voice on Myers. Overall, the movie isn't bad, I just think it's a shame that Zombie didn't manage to bring his version to the Halloween story where it should've go. Feels like he ran out of gaz.… Expand
  28. GaryW
    Aug 31, 2009
    0
    This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, Halloween 3 was 10 times better abd didn't even have Michael Myers in the movie. Shame on you Rob Zombie! Even the beautiful Sherry Moon Zombie couldn't save this turkey! You have been warned!
  29. AwFul
    Aug 31, 2009
    0
    Easily the worst movie I have seen all year.
  30. Scott
    Sep 1, 2009
    0
    By far the worst movie of the entire franchise, and that's saying something. I would rather watch Part 5, 6, or Resurrection than this piece of cr*p. What was Zombie trying to do with Loomis' character? I thought Loomis was supposed to be the heor of the story, not an egotistical publicity hound. This movie spends so much energy trying to make every character as obnoxious and repulsive as possible, at the expense of generating any real suspense and terror. Just an awful movie. No two ways about it.… Expand
  31. WillC
    Sep 1, 2009
    1
    Rob Zombie obviously doesn't care about the franchise. the character, filmaking and least of all you...Definetly the worst film i've seen this year and one of the worst films in a long time.
  32. KateA
    Sep 1, 2009
    2
    Rob Zombie should really stick to making music. Once again he ruined what is a classic film in my opinion. He totally went off the whole story of the 1st one and kept characters that died in the first film in the 2nd one! The man should give up now before he does more damage. I'm really disapointed in this one! :(
  33. andrewt.
    Sep 2, 2009
    7
    This movie was pretty good. It had its flaws but then again you are watching a halloween movie not saving private ryan so obviously it will have its flaws. The story was a bit strange and hard to follow at parts but it still was and interesting a fresh approach to this classic franchaise. And Zombie adding this new approach is much better in my opinion then just redoing the original series. And for the whole michael grunting when killing people, well watch the original he grunts he's not completely silent throughout the film and lets be realistic here you think that a person who is 6 foot 9 will be like a ghost when he kills no he will be more brute like in his killings. All in all this movie wasn't as bad as everyone tinks and it is a good way to spend a hour and 45 minutes of your day.… Expand
  34. brandonc
    Sep 2, 2009
    0
    One of the worst movies of all time.
  35. samc.
    Sep 3, 2009
    7
    I didn't find this movie to be bad, but I expected a lot more. Actors really bad, but at least the movie manages to deliver what it was meant to deliver: Boobs and gore. I'll give it a 7, because it could have been much better.
  36. JeffD.
    Sep 3, 2009
    5
    I really had high hopes for this film. There are many good ideas present, such as the interesting directions the characters turn in the aftermath from the first film (with the exception of Loomis... they raped him.) The visual style is top notch; this is one of the best looking horror movies I've seen in years. Sadly, the story just doesn't do much. It's strung out in 30 different directions, and none of them seem to gel. Rob Zombie's worst film, but it's not all bad.… Expand
  37. MicahD.
    Sep 3, 2009
    8
    Im glad I ignored the critics reviews and watched H2. It kept my interest enough and I felt more involved than in the first installment. Zombie fans will appreciate this one. Not his best, but def worth checking out.
  38. CodyO.
    Sep 4, 2009
    8
    It's a Rob Zombie movie, it's supposed to be a little weird.
  39. NotaryD.
    Sep 5, 2009
    0
    The worst movie I have ever seen.
  40. AaronF.
    Sep 5, 2009
    0
    Complete crap. I'm Disappointed.
  41. JorgeM.
    Sep 6, 2009
    6
    Ummmm it's an okay horror movie and i really didn't have high hope's for this movie but it actually had a awesome story to it i will recommend it to anyone.
  42. BaileyR
    Sep 8, 2009
    7
    I don't understand all the hate for this movie. It's a breath of fresh air in what was becoming a stagnant, cheesy series...I'm sure we'd all love to pretend Resurection does not exist.. While it is nowhere near the quality of the 2007 re-make, it is interesting to see Rob Zombie taking the story in a direction of his own, while still paying homage to plot developments of the older movies in the franchise. Sure, the story gets a little messy and hard to follow, but, all things considered, Zombie is still in the fairly early stages of his film career, and were 'warned' prior to the release that this would be like no other Halloween. So, I will agree and rehash what has been said by many: stop comparing to the original, if that's what you want, than just watch it. I think the fact that movie goers are so spit on this one, and the fact that people are having a hard time accepting it in the Halloween franchise should speak clearly to the fact that this is an innovative, welcome approach in today's laughable horror market.… Expand
  43. GinoF
    Sep 11, 2009
    4
    This movie was definitely a major letdown after his Halloween remake. He seems intent on making a statement about modern society (psychiatry, the media, family, etc.) which in and of itself is laudable for a horror movie. The problem is that the "horror" aspect is somehow lost in this maze of psuedo-morals which are made laughable by his excessive depictions of gore. One almost wonders if Zombie laughs in disdain at his audience and views them with as much respect as he does pop psychiatrists who profit from others' pain, much like the Loomis he portrays in the film. I truly hope that this film was simply a bump in the road for someone who appeared to love and respect the horror genre. Perhaps it's time for Rob to stop emulating (trashy B horror, Italian Horror films of the 70's, slasher films, etc.) and begin creating a vision completely his own. His last film in the Halloween franchise should be a step in that direction...but only time and his next film will tell.… Expand
  44. BobH
    Sep 11, 2009
    0
    This movie was horrible. And although there are a few cool visuals throughout the movie, (which felt like 3 hours more than it really was), it was almost unbearable to watch. it trys to be brutal and just comes off digusting and tasteless. Absolute garbage. Watch the original "Halloween II" from 1981. At least that one is watchable.
  45. Mr.ChooChoo
    Sep 15, 2009
    5
    I loved RZ's 1st 2 flicks. This one is his weakest. The girls are dumb and annoying, expecially the lead, who spends most of the movie crying (when she's not partying). This is a chick flick for the goth-depraved-and-proud crowd. The action is all a blur due to hand held jittery close-up's. The suspense and fright of Carpenter's original is totally missing here, despite (and maybe because of) the constant intensity. There's a good funny moment with Weird Al and a good inside joke with McDowell.… Expand
  46. deontaes.
    Sep 22, 2009
    4
    Yo this movie meant way more to me then to jus see michael kill people so hard... the original i was in it for the story and everything i been watchin these movies for over and over for 8 or 9 years and waiting for a remake so i can have that feelin of seein this movie to another dimension but u jus destroyed that for me an the feelin sucked thanks alot rob zombie.. if u wanted 2 make a movie in your own vision make your own character and call it something else u messed up the michael myers series which would hard be 4 anybody who really wanted 2 bring back a better deeper an real story of michael myers.. it sucked 4 the people who really enjoys these movies.… Expand
  47. AlvaroO.
    Oct 3, 2009
    8
    If you do not like this movie it is because you can not understand rob zombie's mind. He really knows what is doing. This movie isfor a real horror movie fan.
  48. TreyW.
    Oct 17, 2009
    8
    Not as good as the original Halloween movie but it is still great in its own right. I like both of these Halloween movies and the way Zombie did them. For people who are going to see it for the story. Your review should not even be counted because you do not rate a Slasher based on its story.. there really is none or its usually very simple. You have to rate it completely different from other movies. Anyways like I said it was a good movie.… Expand
  49. rickym
    Oct 17, 2009
    9
    Halloween 2 is great! a instant classic better than the remake.
  50. vern
    Jun 19, 2011
    0
    Rob Zombie's "Halloween II" is grungy garbage. It tries to be brutal and menacing and just ends up being tasteless and disgusting. If you're going to watch any "Halloween" sequel, check out Rick Rosenthal's "Halloween II" from 1981 instead. At least that one was watchable
  51. MovieLonely94
    Jan 24, 2011
    1
    The worst slap in a face remake to a great horror franchise. just skip it.
  52. asylumspadez
    Nov 25, 2011
    2
    Pretty terrible. Acting was poor, The film started off interesting but ended very very poorly. The entire reason for Michael's madness is ever more stupid then the curse of thorn idea. Rob Zombie delivers a film no where near as good as his other work.
  53. gamefriek
    Dec 30, 2010
    3
    Ok, to start off, the movie was a complete waist of time. The story line was weak, and I don't really understand why there are paranormal type scenes between Michael Myers and his mother. Secondly, the acting was a total disaster. I liked the remake of the original Halloween, it was good and gave new insight to the film, but this one, well, its horrible. Its not a horror movie, its a gore-fest. The majority of the movie is Michael Myers killing people, but in a more gruesome and repetitive way.… Expand
  54. SFN
    Jan 8, 2011
    2
    i was excited to watch this movie only to be dissapointed, the whole thing was just confusing and the storyline was weak, the actors were awful and the only thing making up for it is the kill scenes, i really enjoyed the first remake but this is not a second worth of watching
  55. Khunter4382
    Oct 13, 2011
    7
    This film was better than the Zombie first. It is more atmospheric and there are many beautifully filmed shots. There are a few gaping plot holes and the audience often wonders, "Why is he endlessly walking?" However, this film resorts back to the horror that makes Michael Myers what he is. He is displayed in a truer form than he was in the first Zombie film. The cast is stronger here, and I enjoyed this film. McDowell provides a loathsome twist to the Loomis character in particular.… Expand
  56. Rikiege
    Jan 24, 2013
    5
    More of the same, only this time the movie is not much argument.
  57. Dallange2point0
    Mar 4, 2013
    10
    It takes two viewings (at least it did for me). First time, I didn't much care for this movie (although I found the first one intriguing. Zombie explained in great detail he came from an extreamly screwed up family), but watching again and lowering my standings (again, I had very high standards from the first movie), I found this one very entertaining as well. The gore will turn some people off, but its a good story. I see a lot of reviews where they don't understand the whole "mother/son" thing, but Zombie explains that very early on in the movie. If you enjoyed the first one, give this one a try. If not, don't waste your time...it's not for you.… Expand

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