Halloween II (1981) [Blu-ray]

Excellent movie

Halloween 2 continues where the first left off. Myers is still on the loose and Dr. Loomis is hot on his trail as the wounded and medicated Laurie Strode is left vulnerable in a nearby hospital. We are introduced to some new supporting characters in the way of doctors, ambulance drivers, nurses and a deputy. Halloween 2 was made in 1981 three years after the first movie. The first movie had spawned a ton of copycats and slashers that focused more on gore than the suspense that made Halloween one a classic. The gore in this movie is good. It helps to separate the first movie from itself. The gore helped make it not the same movie. It still has suspense as the ending rocked and was very suspenseful. The hospital setting is very creepy and atmospheric as Myers could be looming anywhere. The movie moves pretty fast from the beginning shot. One of the things I liked about this movie is it was never slow. There was always action. The acting was very solid as we are introduced to a lot of characters. Another strong point is the ending. It had to be one of the best endings to a horror movie I've ever seen. It was exciting. One negative aspect of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis is in drugged up from the surgery in the hospital half the film and unable to make the acting impact til towards the last third of the film. Even so she still gives one of her best performances in a horror movie. I thought it could have worked setting this film five to ten years after the first halloween but with the way they chose it here it worked very well. Donald Pleasence gives a performance to match his performance in the first movie. The Sheriff Charles Cyphers is great in the small amount of time he is in the film. Hunter Von Leer does a great job as the Deputy. Lance Guest who plays Jimmy the ambulance driver who knows Laurie gave a solid performance. He was very likable although he doesn't fit the mold of a tough guy hero he is a good guy. He maybe overmatched with Myers but I'll let you see what happens. The confrontation of Loomis and Myers in the end is nothing short of epic. Jamie Lee Curtis is the greatest Final Girl of all time. I loved watching this movie as a kid and it still holds up today as my favorite horror movies. Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence were great iconic actors in the horror genre and this movie helped to cement their legacies and making this film unforgettable. I reccomend this to all horror movie fans and those looking for a good scary movie on Halloween. Cheers

So my review is only for this blu ray vs the standard good times DVD of this. I had this on VHS only to update to DVD when it came out then when Blu Ray came out I refused, I said no way, I'm tired of buying the same thing over again. I gave it some years until now they started releasing it again on the 4k ultra. Now at this point the price has significantly came down enough for me to go to Blu Ray, I know I'm a stage behind the times and just now going into Blu Ray's when the world is going 4k ultra. Now on to the comparison its night and day. The good times DVD looked good on a regular smaller TV, then you put it on a larger screen and that's where it breaks down to horrible quality pixelated images and even then still wont "fill" out the screen. Now I put this disc in and not only is the entire width of the screen filled out now but almost crystal clear in 90% of the movie. I know there is only so much they can do with a movie from 1981 and whatever the budget allowed at the time but the difference from DVD to this Blu Ray is astounding!. I'm going to hold off on the 4k ultra until they come down in price and get any kinks worked out that 4k ultraman have, a primary example is Friday the 13th 1980 looking worse on 4k ultra than regular Blu Ray, so there you have it, if you want to upgrade picture over the dvd without going to the 4k ultra yet this is the disc for you, it's also loaded with extras that the good times DVD version didn't have. One important thing I must add as to the actual movie itself, it's not a bad sequel at all, it picks right up where the first one left off and although isn't as good as the first one (I dont think anything is) its actually a decent sequel and has that early 80s feel to it when you see things like a kid walking with a giant boom box, glass coke bottles, stuff like that and at the same time this blu ray just pops on the picture quality and color and sound. I would highly recommend this.

As a huge Michael Myers fan, I absolutely love this movie! Halloween II picks up right where the first film left off, and the tension never lets up. It takes place in a dark, eerie hospital, which makes for an incredibly creepy and unsettling setting—you just know something terrifying is lurking around every corner. Michael Myers – The Ultimate Horror Icon Michael is even more ruthless in this sequel. His silent, unstoppable presence makes him one of the scariest horror villains ever. He moves so methodically, making every scene feel intense and suspenseful. The way he stalks Laurie and the hospital staff with zero emotion is just chilling. The Atmosphere & Music The lighting and cinematography are perfect for a horror film, with dim hallways and eerie shadows that keep you on edge. And let’s not forget John Carpenter’s iconic score—the music is even more intense in this one, adding a sense of dread that builds throughout the movie. Kills & Gore This sequel ramps up the violence, with some brutal and creative kills that make Michael even scarier. While the first movie relied more on suspense, this one leans into gruesome and shocking moments, which definitely makes it stand out in the series. Final Thoughts If you’re a true Michael Myers fan, this is a must-watch! It’s the perfect continuation of the original, with tense moments, an eerie setting, and one of the best horror villains ever. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or the tenth, it never gets old. A classic slasher masterpiece! 🔪🎃 I Also feel like the most recent movies are underrated Give them a try!

A direct sequel to the 1978 original, Halloween II is actually the first film in the franchise that I ever watched, although I saw the television edit shown on the SciFi Channel in the early 2000's (at least I think it was the Television Edit). Now, however, having seen the 1978 original and a few of the other sequels... well, it's better than most of the sequels (and the Rob Zombie reboot films), although since Halloween II was actually made by most of the original film's returning production crew and cast, it is also the closest to the original in tone and execution as well. That being said, it does miss the mark a few times (in both edits), although I personally think that the most interesting thing about this sequel is actually the fact that it clearly is the only sequel with Michael Myers that intends for his death at the end to actually be his death. The guy burns to death after getting shot in the face on screen. Of course, this is also because John Carpenter was hoping that the Halloween franchise would become a sort of anthology series where each film told its own story. Following the backlash that Season of the Witch experienced, all future films in the franchise would feature Michael Myers and focus on his efforts to slaughter everyone who was related to him once a year on Halloween night. As for the differences between the theatrical and television edits... well, honestly the film's story is mostly the same, and while the pacing of the television edit is clearly more slow and deliberate, this is a double edged sword. Some portions of the television edit are, well, kind of a slog, and yet others are far more suspenseful than the theatrical edit, with the lack of onscreen deaths in some areas letting the viewers use their imaginations. But again, some of the slower paced areas just come off as tedious to sit through. The theatrical cut is tighter in its pacing and gorier, but gorier isn't always better either. Also... I'm going to be honest here, I've never cared for the whole Laurie Strode being Michael's sister plot twist. I'm glad that Halloween 2018 did away with that by making itself a direct sequel to the original, as it makes Michael Myers far more terrifying because his motives are more mysterious. Also, the video transfer on the Blu-Ray is fantastic, and the audio sounds great. Tragically, this applies only to the theatrical version. The television edit is on the DVD and it is presented in a cropped full screen aspect ratio and mono sound. Bonus features are plentiful, including two audio commentaries, A retrospective documentary, trailers and TV spots, a collection of deleted and alternate scenes, and alternate ending, a location featurette, and the Halloween II film script on the DVD. All in all, it's a pretty great package.

Great movie can differently watch all years around

I pre-ordered Halloween 2 on Blu-Ray with very high expectations with it being Sold as a 30th Anniversary Edition I figured it would be a Major BR with all the great extras 2 Different Versions of Halloween II The theatrical cut & The Infamous Rick Rosenthal Cut Audio Commentary, a Look back-featurette A Tribute to both Moustapha Akkad & Debra Hill Fast Fwd months later and Halloween II makes it's way to the HD Format I have two major Problems with the so called 30TH Anniversary BR One the film is edited Moustapha Akkad name has been taken out of the Opening of the Film How Universal pulled this off is Beyond me) That's like taking Martin Scorsese name off the opening to Taxi Driver I think it's so disrespectful to Mr. Akkad Film Legacy He is and always will be the unsung hero of the Halloween Films My Second gripe Universal Studios calling this a 30th Anniversary is a Huge lie The extras Suck!!!! the deleted scenes, and Alt. Ending have been around for some time They throw Terror in the Aisles Documentary is Dreadful I always heard about this Film (Never seen it until now) There is a reason why it was never put out commercially on dvd Universal put out the 15th Anniversary of The Frighteners on BR that was done so good (with lots of great extras!) The Audio/Video Quality was pretty good The HD Transfer was crisp but, in some ares there is print Damage Universal couldn't pony-up on a Proper 30th Edition! I doubt they'll take the film to a completely frame by frame restoration Studio house I thought the DTS 5.1 Audio was very good I heard detail i never noticed before. Halloween II is One of the best sequels ever and a Classic in every possible way For all those people who have never seen it what Planet have you been on? Over-All I'm not sure how to Rate this BR The Film is 10/10 The BR on the other hand is such a Huge step back 8/10 UPDATE 9-12-2012 Yesterday i received the Real 30th Anniversary of Halloween II (Shout Factory's 2-Disc Collector's Edition) This BR/DVD Combo is without a doubt a Must own Collector's Edition Everyone who was duped into buying The Dreadful Universal BR just sell, trade or toss out that Poor excuse for a Anniversary Edition this New 2 Disc Version is The Ultimate Edition die hard Halloween Fan have been praying for since the debut of the DVD It's hard to Impress me but Scream factory's Halloween II and Halloween III Season of the Witch New BR are just amazing From the New Commissioned artwork which is just awesome Plus all the Great Extras Two different Cuts of the Film (Theatrical Version and The Infamous Rick Rosenthal TV Cut) the tv cut has been sought-after and bootlegged on both VHS and DVD since the birth of the internet Fans finally get a Official Real Copy and in Beautiful HD to boot Two Audio Commentaries yes you read write two commentary tracks and so much more It's The Complete Ultimate Version of One of the best Sequel ever Shout Factory's BR Version of Halloween II (Is a Must own in every way 10/10) buy this version support Shout Factory they are the Best HQ Distributor for the HD Format in North America I see the Scream Factory brand being the US Arrow Video (Which is a Awesome thing!!!!!!!!!) Coming soon Terror Train, The Fun House, They Live, and Phantasm II

Love it

*Updated review on the Extras* (February 27, 2013) This review concerns Shout! Factory's new Collector's Edition release of Halloween II, it is not a review of the film itself. But, in the interests of transparency, I do like this film. The Blu-Ray transfer looks and sounds absolutely stunning. The film looks better than I have ever seen before (TV, VHS and DVD). I read that Shout! did a major upgrade in transferring the film to Blu-Ray and it shows. In addition to the great transfer, Shout! must be commended on the stellar and abundant extras included in the 2-disc set: PLEASE NOTE: I have not been able to view all the extras yet, but will add to the review as I do. 1. Television Cut With Added Footage Not Seen In The Theatrical Version This comes on the second disc (DVD, not Blu-Ray) in the set. OK, watched the TV version now and it's enjoyable, especially seeing the way they re-cut and/or edit scenes, to fit TV censors and time constraints. In addition, there are different (albeit short) scenes that are used to bridge moments in the TV cut that are not seen at all in the original version. Overall, an interesting view and definitely a worthwhile extra. 2. Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal And Actor Leo Rossi (Theatrical Version) 3. Audio Commentary With Actor/Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock (Theatrical Version) I haven't had a chance to listen to the commentaries yet, but I have heard they are very interesting and informative, can't wait! 4. The Nightmare Isn't Over!: The Making Of Halloween II - Featuring interviews with Director Rick Rosenthal, Actor/Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock, Actors Lance Guest, Leo Rossi, Nancy Stephens, Executive Producer Irwin Yablans, Director of Photography Dean Cundey, Co-Composer Alan Howarth and more! Looking forward to watching this featurette, it's always a good sign when most of the cast/crew participates. 5. Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Locations Of Halloween II - Host Sean Clark revisits the original shooting locations of the film This was a great featurette that I was really looking forward to as I had already read the print version in HorrorHound magazine. It is interesting to see how some locations have changed drastically in the last 30+ years, while some have not changed a bit. 6. Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary From Director Rick Rosenthal Decent deleted scenes, but what makes this featurette is the commentary on those scenes. All DVD releases with deleted scenes should have commentary on them, to put them in perspective as to why they weren't included. 7. Alternate Ending With Optional Audio Commentary From Director Rick Rosenthal As with the Deleted Scenes, the commentary really helps put the alternate ending in perspective. And it's a pretty good alternate, with some key differences. 8. Theatrical Trailer Love when they include trailers. It brings back memories for the ones I have seen and also shows how good the restoration on the Blu-Ray really is! 9. TV & Radio Spots More fun nostalgia. Why can't trailers and TV spots be like this today? 10. Still Gallery Some interesting shots and behind the scenes photos, but I always wish there was some sort of text to go along with these Still Galleries. Overall, I highly recommend this release to Halloween fans, horror fans and fans of things that go bump in the night! Thank you, Shout Factory!

Nach dem kultigen ersten Teil, ein würdiger Nachfolger! Dank Jamie Lee Curtis und Donald Pleasence ebenfalls Kultfaktor. Traditionelles Setting, traditionelle Charaktere, ja das ist die klassische Halloween-Reihe. Das soll weder dispektierlich gegenüber der neuzeitlichen Trilogie klingen, noch verklärend, folkloristisch klingen. Teil 2 ist einfach ebenfalls gut gealtert. John Carpenter kann mit Fug und Recht behaupten, ein Magnus Opus geschaffen zu haben. Mit "Nacht des Grauens" anno 1978, hat er etwas geschaffen, das heutzutage auch der jugendliche Horrorfan bewundert und ehrfürchtig mit Slasher-Kultfilm artikuliert.

Als je Halloween 1 bekeken hebt kan je onmiddellijk deze film bekijken want 1&2 zijn eigenlijk 1 film

Buena imagen, buen audio y en general una edición estupenda con subtítulos en español. Además, el disco está desbloqueado por zonas, es región libre. De 10

Liked the two different versions and picture quality.