Review of Halloween II (1981) by James P — 05 Nov 2014

Halloween 2 remembers it's small details and ridiculous logic that can make scenes so watchable.

This review of Halloween II (1981) was written by James P on 05 Nov 2014.

Halloween II has generally received positive reviews.

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