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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

"This summer, terror won't be taking a vacation."

1998-08-05 Horror 1hr 26m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    1998-08-05
  • Revenue
    $75,041,738
  • Budget
    $17,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 26m
  • Genre
    Horror, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.8
  • Production
    Dimension Films, Nightfall Productions, Trancas International Films, Miramax

Crew

Steve Miner
Director
Matt Greenberg
Screenplay
Paul Freeman
Producer
Keywords:
california boarding school brother new identity halloween witness protection uncle school party sister sequel underage drinking slasher principal death evil holiday horror teen scream

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Cast

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis
Laurie Strode / Keri Tate
Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett
John Tate
Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin
Will Brennan
Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams
Molly Cartwell
Adam Hann-Byrd

Adam Hann-Byrd
Charles 'Charlie' Deveraux
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
Sarah Wainthrope
LL Cool J

LL Cool J
Ronald 'Ronny' Jones
Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh
Norma Watson
Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Jimmy Howell
Branden Williams

Branden Williams
Tony Allegre
Matt Winston

Matt Winston
Detective Matt Sampson
Beau Billingslea

Beau Billingslea
Detective 'Fitz' Fitzsimmons
Larisa Miller

Larisa Miller
Claudia
Emmalee Thompson

Emmalee Thompson
Casey
John Cassini

John Cassini
Cop #1
Jody Wood

Jody Wood
Cop #2
Chris Durand

Chris Durand
Michael Myers
Tom Kane

Tom Kane
Dr. Sam Loomis (Voice)
Nancy Stephens

Nancy Stephens
Marion Chambers
LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton
Shirl (voice)
Steve Miner

Steve Miner
School Financial Advisor
Tommy Lee Wallace

Tommy Lee Wallace
Michael Myers (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Reviews for Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
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A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2015-11-02

Brotherly love just went down another notch. It's 20 years since Michael Myers Haddonfield, and in particular Laurie Srode, his sister. L... read more

Brotherly love just went down another notch. It's 20 years since Michael Myers Haddonfield, and in particular Laurie Srode, his sister. Laurie faked her death and is now a divorced mom with a teenage son. Michael is on his way to finish the job he couldn't finish two decades ago. A true and honest Halloween/Michael Myers film this one, there's the distinct feeling that the people behind the series wanted to show that they remember what made the series popular in the first place. It's still the stalk and slash formula of course, but Jamie Lee Curtis returns and her character is nicely written. She's obviously still haunted by events passed and needs a stiff few drinks from time to time to keep the edge off. Yet she's in charge of a private school and is a stern but adoring mother to her son (Josh Hartnett). And she has a boyfriend (Adam Arkin) who cares for her. The first half of film sets up Laurie's new world, while we jump back and forth observing Michael on his journey to final destination. Once the second half revs up, it's the scare time as Laurie's son and his friends come under great peril, which we know will lead to a final confrontation with Laurie. The kills strike hard, the suspense is ramped up, and then it's a frenetic action based finale capped off by a coup de grace of some distinction. All in all it's just a very good and proper Halloween/Myers movie. It didn't reinvent anything, it just turned the wheel full circle and arrived at a fitting closure. 7/10

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A Review by Ruuz 5

Written by Ruuz on 2017-11-08

Of course we all know now that _H20_ went on to have a sequel, a reboot, a sequel to the reboot, and another _Halloween_ film coming out nex... read more

Of course we all know now that _H20_ went on to have a sequel, a reboot, a sequel to the reboot, and another _Halloween_ film coming out next year, but props to _Twenty Years Later_ for at least *trying* to end the franchise. It's nice sometimes to watch a horror go out on something other than a final-scare/cliff-hanger. Also notable for being the first Michael Myers movie that's any fun. Not a great movie, but credit where credit's due. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._

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A Review by Wuchak 7

Written by Wuchak on 2018-11-08

***Jamie Lee Curtis returns and the franchise redeems itself from the crappy part 6*** Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is living in Nort... read more

***Jamie Lee Curtis returns and the franchise redeems itself from the crappy part 6*** Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is living in Northern California under an assumed name as a dean of a remote private school. It’s Halloween season and her son (Josh Hartnett) is turning 17. Will her evil brother show-up to wreak terror once again? Of course he will. Adam Arkin, LL Cool J and Janet Leigh have side roles. “Halloween 4” (1988) was great and IMHO even better than the original 1978 slasher while “Halloween 5” (1989) was good, although it added a little campy humor. The next film, “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” (1995), was surprisingly a mess with weak characters, lousy story development and stale & pedestrian jump scares. So I didn’t know what to expect with 1998’s “Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later.” The movie starts in Illinois with a glimmer of humor and the final scene of the character played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt made me bust out laughing. From there, the tone turns dramatic as events switch to the posh boarding school in California. The characters are confidently established and we feel we know them as Michael Myers stages his assault. I’m glad the creators decided to finally switch the setting from Haddonfield, Illinois, to a wholly different locale across the country. Haddonfield was getting tired. The plot is similar to “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” which was released a few months later. “H2O” is arguably the second best sequel in the series after 4 and is at least on par with 5. It’s great to have Jamie Lee as the ‘final girl’ again. Michelle Williams also appears on the female front. She was only 17 during shooting and cute as can be. The attractive Jodi Lyn O'Keefe is also on hand. The film runs 1 hour, 26 minutes and was shot in Southern Cal (La Puente, Silver City, Chatsworth, Calabasas, Universal City and Los Angeles). GRADE: B/B-

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A Review by John Chard

Brotherly love just went down another notch. It's 20 years since Michael Myers Haddonfield, and in particular Laurie Srode, his sister. Laurie faked her death and is now a divorced mom with a teenage son. Michael is on his way to finish ...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2015-11-02

Brotherly love just went down another notch. It's 20 years since Michael Myers Haddonfield, and in particular Laurie Srode, his sister. Laurie faked her death and is now a divorced mom with a teena...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Ruuz 5

Written by Ruuz on 2017-11-08

Of course we all know now that _H20_ went on to have a sequel, a reboot, a sequel to the reboot, and another _Halloween_ film coming out next year, but props to _Twenty Years Later_ for at least *tryi...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 7

Written by Wuchak on 2018-11-08

***Jamie Lee Curtis returns and the franchise redeems itself from the crappy part 6*** Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is living in Northern California under an assumed name as a dean of a remote ...

read more