Review of Halloween II (1981) by Niklas S — 14 Sep 2009

Doesn't have the same flare as Carpenters vision but is still a very good sequel. Mike Myers is still one of the scariest killers in cinema.

This review of Halloween II (1981) was written by Niklas S on 14 Sep 2009.

Halloween II has generally received positive reviews.

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