On this day October 30, 1981, Halloween II premiered in theaters, continuing the terrifying story that began with the original Halloween. The film picked up immediately after the events of the first movie, as Laurie Strode was rushed to the hospital and Michael Myers continued his relentless pursuit through the dark halls of Haddonfield.
Directed by Rick Rosenthal with John Carpenter and Debra Hill returning as writers and producers, the movie deepened the myth of Michael Myers and revealed the shocking connection between him and Laurie. With chilling suspense, a haunting musical score, and more intense scares, Halloween II became a major part of horror history and a defining sequel of the decade.
80s insight: Halloween II reflected the unstoppable rise of slasher films in the early 1980s, cementing Michael Myers as one of the decade’s most iconic figures of fear.
Directed by Rick Rosenthal with John Carpenter and Debra Hill returning as writers and producers, the movie deepened the myth of Michael Myers and revealed the shocking connection between him and Laurie. With chilling suspense, a haunting musical score, and more intense scares, Halloween II became a major part of horror history and a defining sequel of the decade.
80s insight: Halloween II reflected the unstoppable rise of slasher films in the early 1980s, cementing Michael Myers as one of the decade’s most iconic figures of fear.
