Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

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"Michael Lives, And This Time They're Ready!"
  • R
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • 4.9  (46,345)
  • 28

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a horror movie released in 1989, directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard. It is the fifth installment in the Halloween franchise and picks up immediately after the previous movie, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. The film stars Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, and Ellie Cornell. The movie opens with a flashback of the ending of Halloween 4, where Michael Myers is shot and falls down a mine shaft, and his body is presumed dead. A strange hermit then finds Michael and takes care of him, nursing him back to health. The hermit, who wears a strange symbol that resembles the Thorn, is apparently Michael's guardian and is responsible for his healing. Meanwhile, Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris), the niece of Michael Myers who was physically and mentally traumatized in the previous movie, is now in a children's hospital, unable to speak because of her experience with Michael.

As Halloween approaches, Michael Myers surprisingly wakes up, kills the hermit, and starts his killing spree once again. Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence), who has been tracking Michael's movements for years, is informed of Michael's escape and returns to Haddonfield, Illinois to stop him. But Dr. Loomis is not alone in his pursuit, as he is aided by Rachel Carruthers (Ellie Cornell), Jamie's foster sister, who is determined to protect the girl and end Michael's reign of terror.

While Dr. Loomis and Rachel work together to find Jamie and Michael, Jamie has started to have visions of Michael's killing spree, and it becomes apparent that Michael is trying to reconnect with her. Jamie's foster sister, Rachel, has relocated to the same area to watch over Jamie, and they begin to experience strange occurrences leading up to Michael's return. Jamie senses that Michael is coming back into her life, and she becomes increasingly agitated and nervous.

As Halloween night approaches, Michael Myers is approaching Haddonfield. His rage and thirst for blood have not diminished, and he is as deadly as ever. He is determined to seek revenge on those who had wronged him, and his obsession with Jamie is growing stronger. Dr. Loomis and Rachel are closing in on him, but his determination and deadly strength make him a formidable foe.

The cinematography used in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is excellent. The dark and eerie settings perfectly capture the tension and horror of the movie. The soundtrack is intense, and each note is used to heighten the suspense and drama.

The acting performances of the three main characters are excellent. Donald Pleasence is brilliant as Dr. Loomis, the psychologist who is obsessed with stopping Michael Myers. Danielle Harris, who plays Jamie Lloyd, is fantastic, and her portrayal of a traumatized young girl who has visions of Michael's killings is gripping. Ellie Cornell, who plays Rachel Carruthers, is also excellent, bringing a strong female presence to this horror movie.

Overall, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a horror movie that delivers on its promises. It is darker and scarier than its predecessor, and the story is well-written and interesting. The death scenes are gruesome, and the tension is intense throughout the film. The movie leaves an open ending, setting the stage for further sequels, which Halloween fans would be happy to know would eventually come.

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.9 and a MetaScore of 28.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 36 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.9  (46,345)
  • Metascore
    28
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