Halloween II (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Halloween II is a thriller and horror film directed by Rick Rosenthal, running about 92 minutes. “The nightmare isn't over!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
Who’s in it. Halloween II stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis, Charles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh Brackett and Jeffrey Kramer as Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Halloween II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Halloween II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Halloween II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Halloween II (1981)?
- In US, Halloween II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Halloween II worth watching?
- Halloween II holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Halloween II?
- Halloween II stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer and Lance Guest.
- When was Halloween II released?
- Halloween II was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.