Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
Now that they have produced something vaguely enjoyable, hopefully the film makers will let the series rest in peace.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Halloween: H20 is as stylish and scary as it is ultra-violent. It brings back a stunning Jamie Lee Curtis in the role that made her a star and it's a work of superior craftsmanship in all aspects.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb 2001
rotten:
...Steve Miner is no Carpenter.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
rotten:
I'm currently stuck watching the revival of a movie form that appalled me the first time around, then disappeared from view after a torrent of thoughtless re-workings that resembled bloody tape loops.
– Paul Tatara,
CNN.com,
15 Nov 2002
rotten:
While Carpenter's film was all about economy and a skilful use of empty space, Miner's busy compositions have a cluttered feel that is echoed by superfluous orchestral music.