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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
EMAILPRINTAnchor Bay Entertainment
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 14 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Horror | Suspense/Thriller
Written by:
Danny Lipsius (story)
Larry Rattner (story)
Benjamin Ruffner (story)
Alan B. McElroy (also story)
Directed by: Dwight H. Little
Release Date:
Theatrical: October 21, 1988
DVD: October 9, 2001
Running Time: 88 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R
Starring Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, George P. Wilbur, Beau Starr, Kathleen Kinmont, Sasha Jenson, and Michael Pataki
Ten years ago, he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight...he's back! Infamous killer Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield to find his long lost niece and fufill his destiny of murder and destruction! (Anchor Bay)
Also On Metacritic
FILM: Halloween Halloween H20 Halloween II Halloween: Resurrection
Also On The Web: Internet Movie Database
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
ReelViews James Berardinelli
The final minute of Halloween 4 remains as unsettling today as it was during its 1988 theatrical run. The real reason to see this movie is not for the predictable build-up, but for the cliffhanger provided by director Dwight H. Little and screenwriter Alan B. McElroy.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Staff (Not Credited)
The best of the sequels to Carpenter's seminal slasher movie...Directed with flair by Little, who does not blatantly ape Carpenter's style, the movie delivers a number of effective chills without relying too heavily on the kinds of tired tricks and bloody gore that have made this genre a boring cliche.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Caryn James
In this film, suspense and psychological horror have given way to superhuman strength and resilience...The one effectively handled scene is the last, which promises a sequel with a feminist twist.
Read Full Review >Washington Post Richard Harrington
Very much the cheap knockoff of its prototype, but not half as visceral.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
christian s gave it a7:
A pretty good and enjoyable sequel. even if it's a little campy at points, Halloween 4 is at least a major improvement over it's ludicrous predecessor Halloween III: season of the witch.
Scott N gave it an8:
A nice effort, especially considering it is part 4 of a horror series. One of the best of the sequels, however I would rate it 4th in line behind the original, part 2, and H20. A definite WTF ending (which I thought was pretty corny in all honesty), but for the most part pretty well executed. It did seem to lack some sort of intensity present in the earlier sequels however. Definitley seems to be a pretty well received sequel judging by the other comments, and I too would recommend it.
Sam gave it a0:
Only 2 words can describe this movie, it sucked. A monstrous disappointment. Wait, no it ain't! the second, third, 4th and so on Halloween movies sucked! The first was great, don't see the rest.
Amanda D. gave it a 10:
George P. Wilbur was the greatest out of the whole movie. i loved his role as the serial killer Michael Myers. I am a true Michael Myers fan. Great job!
Gilbert Mulroneycakes: The Final Chapter gave it a 6:
Well, if you're going to see a Halloween sequel, make it this one or H20. But why you would want to see either when the first one's still around I don't know.
