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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

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In Halloween 5, one of the less successful of the series of sequels to the original Halloween, the infamous Michael Myers (Donald Shanks), returns to stalk his niece and kill her. Jamie (Danielle Harris) is hospitalized and unable to speak because of her trauma during Michael's last killing spree. She has visions of where Michael will appear and kill again, and he intends to stop her. Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) is working with Jamie to help her find Michael and lock him away. But, there is

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Sep 5, 2000

Trancas International Films Inc.

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All Critics (22) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (19) | DVD (13)

A bit more refined in its details than the conventional horror movie.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times
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A prime example of the principle of diminishing reruns.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post
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This is an uneven Halloween addition, but also more ambitious than the norm.

October 28, 2008 Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | Comment (1)
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Completed the transition to full-fledged brainless slasherdom begun in Halloween 4 at at time when the brainless slasher film was at its very worst.

August 11, 2008 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy
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Frustrating, confusing, loud, and offensive.

August 27, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide
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Poor Dr. Loomis' nerves are pretty much shot at this point, leading to some unintenionally hilarious moments.

August 18, 2006 Full Review Source: FulvueDrive-in.com
FulvueDrive-in.com

I can see how the hardcore Halloween-heads can find some small nuggets of fun in this particular sequel, but in my eyes the series ended with the explosion in Halloween 2.

July 20, 2006 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | Comments (3)
DVDTalk.com

Good DVD, bad movie, do what you will.

July 19, 2006 Full Review Source: Dread Central

[The film's been infused] with a run-of-the-mill slasher vibe, complete with oversexed teenagers and moronic authority figures.

July 17, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews
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a step down on the quality ladder

June 10, 2005

'Halloween 5: The Failure of Michael Myers' would be more accurate, though admittedly not as appealing in a mass-marketing sense.

November 29, 2003 Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | Comment (1)
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A relatively uninspired entry in the Halloween series.

November 4, 2003 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com
Filmcritic.com

Weak Halloween entry. Maintains the status quo, no new developments.

August 13, 2003
About.com

A guilty pleasure...the knife's not blunt yet

July 11, 2003
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Audience Reviews for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

What began as a great rebirth of the Halloween series in The Return of Michael Myers turns quickly into mediocrity with the fifth entry. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers throws all of the wonderful character study out the window established in the previous film and just aims straight on for pure terror only, and ultimately misses its mark. For starters, the overall style of the film is just way too busy. Odd camera angles and over-the-top performances don't really suit this series and they definitely don't work in this film. The score also sounds too much like a retread of the original score, making it hollow and uninteresting. From this point on, the Halloween series declines and just can't manage to rise to the occasion ever again.
April 23, 2007
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Tim Salmons

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Fifth entry in the Halloween franchise is an interesting direction for the series. Halloween 5 offers a darker take on the tale. It's pretty much more of the same as before, but it does have a few more things going for it. To say the least, the film has a few more creepy scenes added in the mix. Halloween is another solid sequel but at times it's pretty weak, but it does have a lot of redeeming qualities only diehard Halloween fans would love. The film does possess a very atmosphere, which adds so much to the overall film. As far as sequels are concerned, this fifth entry is a fine installment that though flawed, manages to delivers some good, effective jolts. But like I previously stated, this film does have a few weak moments, but overall, the film is pretty solid, and delivers something that the fans will enjoy. There have been a few bad sequels, but this fifth entry is not one of them. Die-Hard fans will be pleased with this one. I enjoyed the dark, creepy atmosphere. The acting here was pretty good as well, and the story was pretty well constructed as well. Usually sequels lose their intensity, but with this fifth entry, the filmmakers have made one of the better installments in the series, and considering that this is the fifth film, that says something. Halloween F is a good follow-up to the fourth entry in the franchise. A good entry, but not the best.
June 8, 2010
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Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski

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    1. Dr. Loomis: I prayed that he would burn in hell. But in my heart, I knew that hell would not have him.
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)
    1. Jamie Lloyd: (talking to Michael Myers before she unmasks him) Uncle! Boogeyman? Let me see. See? You look just like me.
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)
    1. Deputy Nick: Somebody could get hurt with that thing.
    2. Deputy Tom: Hey! Somebody's gonna get hurt with that thing!
    3. Deputy Nick: Amazing! No respect for authority!
    4. Deputy Tom: Must be the parents.
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)
    1. Tina: (calling for her friends but gets no response) You guys, I don't hear any noise. Are you sure you're doing it right? You guys wanna go skinny dipping? Maybe you guys are ALREADY naked?!
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)
    1. Dr. Loomis: (to Jamie) We both know, that he's alive. But you know where he is!
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)
    1. Charlie: You crazy son of a bitch.
    2. Dr. Loomis: (holding his gun) Charlie. Charlie, Michael Myers is outside.
    – Submitted by Creep F (24 months ago)

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