Review of Halloween II (1981) by Jeremy L — 15 Feb 2009

Interminably slow, nonsensical, and with some spectacularly uncool, uninspired deaths.

This review of Halloween II (1981) was written by Jeremy L on 15 Feb 2009.

Halloween II has generally received positive reviews.

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