Halloween II (1981) [Blu-ray]

As a huge Michael Myers fan, I absolutely love this movie! Halloween II picks up right where the first film left off, and the tension never lets up. It takes place in a dark, eerie hospital, which makes for an incredibly creepy and unsettling setting—you just know something terrifying is lurking around every corner. Michael Myers – The Ultimate Horror Icon Michael is even more ruthless in this sequel. His silent, unstoppable presence makes him one of the scariest horror villains ever. He moves so methodically, making every scene feel intense and suspenseful. The way he stalks Laurie and the hospital staff with zero emotion is just chilling. The Atmosphere & Music The lighting and cinematography are perfect for a horror film, with dim hallways and eerie shadows that keep you on edge. And let’s not forget John Carpenter’s iconic score—the music is even more intense in this one, adding a sense of dread that builds throughout the movie. Kills & Gore This sequel ramps up the violence, with some brutal and creative kills that make Michael even scarier. While the first movie relied more on suspense, this one leans into gruesome and shocking moments, which definitely makes it stand out in the series. Final Thoughts If you’re a true Michael Myers fan, this is a must-watch! It’s the perfect continuation of the original, with tense moments, an eerie setting, and one of the best horror villains ever. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or the tenth, it never gets old. A classic slasher masterpiece! 🔪🎃 I Also feel like the most recent movies are underrated Give them a try!

This sequel was a great one starting where the original ended. The BR version is great. The sound and the picture is excellent. If you want to enjoy the true Halloween movies, go with the ones directed or produced by John Carpenter: Halloween (1978), Halloween 2 (1981), Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021) & Halloween Ends (2021).

So my review is only for this blu ray vs the standard good times DVD of this. I had this on VHS only to update to DVD when it came out then when Blu Ray came out I refused, I said no way, I'm tired of buying the same thing over again. I gave it some years until now they started releasing it again on the 4k ultra. Now at this point the price has significantly came down enough for me to go to Blu Ray, I know I'm a stage behind the times and just now going into Blu Ray's when the world is going 4k ultra. Now on to the comparison its night and day. The good times DVD looked good on a regular smaller TV, then you put it on a larger screen and that's where it breaks down to horrible quality pixelated images and even then still wont "fill" out the screen. Now I put this disc in and not only is the entire width of the screen filled out now but almost crystal clear in 90% of the movie. I know there is only so much they can do with a movie from 1981 and whatever the budget allowed at the time but the difference from DVD to this Blu Ray is astounding!. I'm going to hold off on the 4k ultra until they come down in price and get any kinks worked out that 4k ultraman have, a primary example is Friday the 13th 1980 looking worse on 4k ultra than regular Blu Ray, so there you have it, if you want to upgrade picture over the dvd without going to the 4k ultra yet this is the disc for you, it's also loaded with extras that the good times DVD version didn't have. One important thing I must add as to the actual movie itself, it's not a bad sequel at all, it picks right up where the first one left off and although isn't as good as the first one (I dont think anything is) its actually a decent sequel and has that early 80s feel to it when you see things like a kid walking with a giant boom box, glass coke bottles, stuff like that and at the same time this blu ray just pops on the picture quality and color and sound. I would highly recommend this.

Halloween 2 continues where the first left off. Myers is still on the loose and Dr. Loomis is hot on his trail as the wounded and medicated Laurie Strode is left vulnerable in a nearby hospital. We are introduced to some new supporting characters in the way of doctors, ambulance drivers, nurses and a deputy. Halloween 2 was made in 1981 three years after the first movie. The first movie had spawned a ton of copycats and slashers that focused more on gore than the suspense that made Halloween one a classic. The gore in this movie is good. It helps to separate the first movie from itself. The gore helped make it not the same movie. It still has suspense as the ending rocked and was very suspenseful. The hospital setting is very creepy and atmospheric as Myers could be looming anywhere. The movie moves pretty fast from the beginning shot. One of the things I liked about this movie is it was never slow. There was always action. The acting was very solid as we are introduced to a lot of characters. Another strong point is the ending. It had to be one of the best endings to a horror movie I've ever seen. It was exciting. One negative aspect of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis is in drugged up from the surgery in the hospital half the film and unable to make the acting impact til towards the last third of the film. Even so she still gives one of her best performances in a horror movie. I thought it could have worked setting this film five to ten years after the first halloween but with the way they chose it here it worked very well. Donald Pleasence gives a performance to match his performance in the first movie. The Sheriff Charles Cyphers is great in the small amount of time he is in the film. Hunter Von Leer does a great job as the Deputy. Lance Guest who plays Jimmy the ambulance driver who knows Laurie gave a solid performance. He was very likable although he doesn't fit the mold of a tough guy hero he is a good guy. He maybe overmatched with Myers but I'll let you see what happens. The confrontation of Loomis and Myers in the end is nothing short of epic. Jamie Lee Curtis is the greatest Final Girl of all time. I loved watching this movie as a kid and it still holds up today as my favorite horror movies. Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence were great iconic actors in the horror genre and this movie helped to cement their legacies and making this film unforgettable. I reccomend this to all horror movie fans and those looking for a good scary movie on Halloween. Cheers

*Updated review on the Extras* (February 27, 2013) This review concerns Shout! Factory's new Collector's Edition release of Halloween II, it is not a review of the film itself. But, in the interests of transparency, I do like this film. The Blu-Ray transfer looks and sounds absolutely stunning. The film looks better than I have ever seen before (TV, VHS and DVD). I read that Shout! did a major upgrade in transferring the film to Blu-Ray and it shows. In addition to the great transfer, Shout! must be commended on the stellar and abundant extras included in the 2-disc set: PLEASE NOTE: I have not been able to view all the extras yet, but will add to the review as I do. 1. Television Cut With Added Footage Not Seen In The Theatrical Version This comes on the second disc (DVD, not Blu-Ray) in the set. OK, watched the TV version now and it's enjoyable, especially seeing the way they re-cut and/or edit scenes, to fit TV censors and time constraints. In addition, there are different (albeit short) scenes that are used to bridge moments in the TV cut that are not seen at all in the original version. Overall, an interesting view and definitely a worthwhile extra. 2. Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal And Actor Leo Rossi (Theatrical Version) 3. Audio Commentary With Actor/Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock (Theatrical Version) I haven't had a chance to listen to the commentaries yet, but I have heard they are very interesting and informative, can't wait! 4. The Nightmare Isn't Over!: The Making Of Halloween II - Featuring interviews with Director Rick Rosenthal, Actor/Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock, Actors Lance Guest, Leo Rossi, Nancy Stephens, Executive Producer Irwin Yablans, Director of Photography Dean Cundey, Co-Composer Alan Howarth and more! Looking forward to watching this featurette, it's always a good sign when most of the cast/crew participates. 5. Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Locations Of Halloween II - Host Sean Clark revisits the original shooting locations of the film This was a great featurette that I was really looking forward to as I had already read the print version in HorrorHound magazine. It is interesting to see how some locations have changed drastically in the last 30+ years, while some have not changed a bit. 6. Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary From Director Rick Rosenthal Decent deleted scenes, but what makes this featurette is the commentary on those scenes. All DVD releases with deleted scenes should have commentary on them, to put them in perspective as to why they weren't included. 7. Alternate Ending With Optional Audio Commentary From Director Rick Rosenthal As with the Deleted Scenes, the commentary really helps put the alternate ending in perspective. And it's a pretty good alternate, with some key differences. 8. Theatrical Trailer Love when they include trailers. It brings back memories for the ones I have seen and also shows how good the restoration on the Blu-Ray really is! 9. TV & Radio Spots More fun nostalgia. Why can't trailers and TV spots be like this today? 10. Still Gallery Some interesting shots and behind the scenes photos, but I always wish there was some sort of text to go along with these Still Galleries. Overall, I highly recommend this release to Halloween fans, horror fans and fans of things that go bump in the night! Thank you, Shout Factory!

Nach dem kultigen ersten Teil, ein würdiger Nachfolger! Dank Jamie Lee Curtis und Donald Pleasence ebenfalls Kultfaktor. Traditionelles Setting, traditionelle Charaktere, ja das ist die klassische Halloween-Reihe. Das soll weder dispektierlich gegenüber der neuzeitlichen Trilogie klingen, noch verklärend, folkloristisch klingen. Teil 2 ist einfach ebenfalls gut gealtert. John Carpenter kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, ein Magnus Opus geschaffen zu haben. Mit "Nacht des Grauens" anno 1978, hat er etwas geschaffen, das heutzutage auch der jugendliche Horrorfan bewundert und ehrfürchtig mit Slasher-Kultfilm artikuliert.

Als je Halloween 1 bekeken hebt kan je onmiddellijk deze film bekijken want 1&2 zijn eigenlijk 1 film

Liked the two different versions and picture quality.

The original Halloween film is a classic in horror movie history and for me this film is right up there with it although in many respects it is just a continuation of the first film as it picks up right where it left off. Following the shooting of Michael Myers and his subsequent disappearance at the end of film 1, we see the ensuing police search of the neighbourhood whilst he prowls amongst the residences and the body count racks up! The ultimate 'Scream Queen' Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie winds up in the local hospital for treatment and it is this location where most of the action in the film takes place as Myers hunts her down and kills anyone who tries to get in his way. Meanwhile the excellent Donald Pleasence as Doctor Sam Loomis endeavours to track down his escaped patient. There are some very gruesome deaths in this film if you're a fan of gore and one of the things which stands out for me is the soundtrack! "Mr Sandman" by the Chordettes features at the beginning and end of the film alongside the Halloween theme tune which is a classic. This is a classic film which belongs in the collection of any horror fan.