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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
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One year after the events of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), the Shape returns to Haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his now-mute niece.One year after the events of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), the Shape returns to Haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his now-mute niece.One year after the events of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), the Shape returns to Haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his now-mute niece.

  • Director
    • Dominique Othenin-Girard
  • Writers
    • John Carpenter
    • Debra Hill
    • Michael Jacobs
  • Stars
    • Donald Pleasence
    • Danielle Harris
    • Ellie Cornell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dominique Othenin-Girard
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter
      • Debra Hill
      • Michael Jacobs
    • Stars
      • Donald Pleasence
      • Danielle Harris
      • Ellie Cornell
    • 435User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Loomis
    Danielle Harris
    Danielle Harris
    • Jamie
    Ellie Cornell
    Ellie Cornell
    • Rachel
    Beau Starr
    Beau Starr
    • Sheriff Ben Meeker
    Jeffrey Landman
    Jeffrey Landman
    • Billy Hill
    Tamara Glynn
    Tamara Glynn
    • Samantha Thomas
    Jonathan Chapin
    Jonathan Chapin
    • Mikey
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Spitz
    Wendy Foxworth
    Wendy Foxworth
    • Tina Williams
    • (as Wendy Kaplan)
    Betty Carvalho
    • Nurse Patsey
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Deputy Charlie
    Frankie Como
    • Deputy Nick Ross
    • (as Frank Como)
    David Ursin
    David Ursin
    • Deputy Tom Farrah
    Harper Roisman
    • Mountain Man
    Karen Alston
    • Darlene Carruthers
    Max Robinson
    Max Robinson
    • Dr. Max Hart
    Stanton Davis
    • Young Policeman
    Jack North
    • Gardener
    • Director
      • Dominique Othenin-Girard
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter
      • Debra Hill
      • Michael Jacobs
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    5Smells_Like_Cheese

    Not my favorite Halloween flick

    Halloween 5, yeah, this was a disappointment, most fans don't really dig this sequel which is understandable. It is kind of stupid or just plain stupid; this is the story that most horror movie sequels try to rip off, the telepathic powers that get really annoying. It seems like every horror movie sequel has to have it, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street had it, why not include the Halloween franchise as well? Unfortunately I didn't get into it, I think because it was extremely unoriginal and not to mention that the story didn't really continue from the 4th sequel. The ending of Halloween 4 had Jamie turning evil, I guess they just totally dropped that idea which could have been great to see, instead we got a silly and typical horror story that was badly acted, edited, and directed.

    Michael Myers makes his way into a small shack by the river owned by a local hermit. Once there, Michael collapses and remains in a comatose state for a full year. On October 30th Michael awakens, kills the hermit, and returns to terrorize Haddonfield, where his young niece, Jamie Lloyd continues to live after nearly being killed by Michael the year before. Jamie has been mute since attacking her foster mother at the end of film 4, but exhibits signs of a telepathic link with her evil uncle. Dr. Sam Loomis realizes that this link exists, and plans to use it to put an end to Michael's reign of terror. Michael begins stalking Rachel and her friend Tina. After both are killed Jamie agrees to put herself in danger to help Loomis stop Michael for good. With Jamie's help, Loomis lures Michael back to the old Myers house. Michael makes many attempts at killing Jamie, finally getting the chance to in the attic. Jamie tries appealing to Michael's humanity by calling him "Uncle". Myers pauses, prompting Jamie to ask to see his face. He takes off his mask, and a lone tear runs down his face. Jamie reaches up to wipe it away, and Michael is thrown into a rage. The killer pursues Jamie, who runs into Loomis. The doctor seems to turn on the girl as he shouts for Michael to come and take her. It turns out that he has used the girl as bait, thus leading Michael to walk beneath a heavy chain net. But you have to see what happens next by watching the movie.

    While granted that this movie isn't the worst movie in the world, I do enjoy the Halloween sequels, I think this was a fall in the story line for the Halloween series. It really could have had a lot of potential, but since they dropped a few ideas that were presented in the previous Halloween sequel. Not to mention this is one of the rare times that I wasn't scared by Michael, he's loosing his touch… no, I can't say that, please I can't say that… it's the writing! It's the blasted writing! So if you wanna see the sequels, yeah, do watch it just to see the story continue, but if you are just looking for a scary movie in general, you can skip Halloween 5.

    5/10
    7rivertam26

    Flawed but entertaining

    Michael returns again in this rushed sequel that's still quite a bit of fun. Picking up a year after the events of its superior sequel. Jamie now lives in a foster home and is mute. Once again played by a solid Danielle Harris. After falling down the well in the last film he's saved by a homeless dude and awakens a year later to try and get Jamie once again. This entry is a little uneven tone wise. There are weird lapses in humor most because of two goofy cops. Michael is still in pretty strong form but his victims are mostly forgettable. Sadly Ellie Cornell is only in a small part and the new final girl Tina isn't as strong. It all leads up to a questionable finale and although nothing is on par with the rooftop sequence from the last film. The laundry schute scene is pretty terrifying.
    G.Spider

    Apart from Pleasence, everyone in the film is just going through the motions.

    When the original Halloween was made it was scary because of its gritty realism and believable characters. Part 2 was also an edge-of-seater. But by the time you reach this, Part 5, the tension has gone from the series and Michael Myers has descended from a believable shadow-stalking figure into an unkillable Jason 'Friday the 13th' Voorhees clone.

    For what its worth, the plot of this film involves Myers coming after Jamie, who is now in a childrens' psychiatric hospital after attacking her stepmother. The concept of Jamie having a psychic bond with her deranged uncle is interesting, but it's all completely ruined by the constant unfunny attempts at humour, the tedious padding and the lack of likeable would-be victims. Instead of genuine characters all we have here are Porky-style sex-mad teenagers with nothing approaching an IQ between them. There's even a scene set in a barn similar to the one in some of the Friday the 13th films. And Rachel from Part 4 seems to have been reduced to a stereotype blonde airhead whose only purpose in the film is to run around half-naked before being slaughtered. And why does Myers' mask look nothing like the one he wore in the previous films?

    One good point in this film is Donald Pleasence, who is at his best as an overwhelming Dr Loomis who dominates his every scene and makes the film worth viewing. There is also an enigmatic Man in the Black Fedora-type figure who leads the film into the far superior Part 6.
    5icarus-11

    As long as you know what to expect...

    Though episode 5 is probably my least favourite of the Halloween saga (not counting H3) i still really enjoyed watching it, because i love the series as a whole and took it for what it was, something most people don't seem to do. Sure, there's some mediocre acting and the usual holes in the plot, but it's an 80's slasher film, what else would you expect? I think its obvious imperfection is its charm. Besides that, it has a few original killings and the scenes where Michael chases Jamie in the Myers house are chilling. The last half hour makes it worth watching. I'd say give it a try if you've seen other Halloween movies and liked them, if not then don't start with this one because it's certainly not one of the best. 6 out of 10 =)
    5psycho_153

    AVERAGE SEQUEL!!

    One of the worse Halloween sequels. The plot went a little off the original plot from the first two movies. The mask in this one looked weird and the man in the black suit was introduced in this part. (THORN) Also I didn't like how Jamie knew what Michael was going to do, that was really bad. the whole THORN thing should have been brought into the series, although that does make Michael's motive make more sense. All up an average sequel but still watch it because Michael Myers is in it.

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    • Trivia
      Donald Pleasence was very vocal about his dissatisfaction with the story and with the way director Dominique Othenin - Girard was trying to get him to play Dr Loomis as totally heavy and overbearing. Pleasence also felt that the box office success and the shock ending of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) was not being capitalised upon.
    • Goofs
      We see the police, along with Jamie and Dr. Loomis, set up a stakeout at Michael Myers's house. But a few scenes later, we see that Michael Myers has an attic full of dead bodies. Why didn't the police find these when they searched the attic before the stakeout?

      There is no indication that the police, or anyone else, searched the attic prior to setting up the stakeout.
    • Quotes

      Meeker: National Guard will take him to a maximum security facility where he'll stay till the day he dies.

      Jamie: He'll never die.

    • Alternate versions
      The shot of Mikey (Jonathan Chapin) quivering on the ground was shortened to avoid an "X" rating. You can still notice the abrupt jump in the shot before he is dragged away by Michael.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Halloween 5' (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Romeo Romeo
      Written by Michael Hennesy and Paul Wood

      Performed by Rebecca Vizcarra (as Becca)

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Halloween 5
    • Filming locations
      • 1007 1st Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA(Myers house)
    • Production companies
      • Magnum Pictures Inc.
      • Magnum Pictures
      • Return of Myers
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,642,254
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,093,428
      • Oct 15, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,642,254
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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