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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989 98 min United States of America R 16+
★4.3
Horror
Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard
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Description
After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie, who has been confined to a mental institution since his last attempt to slay her.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$11.64M
Worldwide:
$11.64M
Starring
Donald Pleasence
Actor
Ellie Cornell
Actor
Beau Starr
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is widely viewed as a low point in the franchise, criticized for its weak writing, erratic tone, and departure from the atmosphere of the original entries. While some praise its kinetic pace and the commitment of lead actors Danielle Harris and Donald Pleasence, many viewers find the plot disjointed and the character motivations nonsensical.
| Acting | Danielle Harris and Donald Pleasence provide credible performances that anchor the film despite mediocre surrounding material. | |
| Screenplay | The script is criticized for being unimaginative, relying on tired slasher clichés, and lacking the suspenseful focus of the earlier films. | |
| Production | The film's visual identity is marred by a redesigned mask that many viewers find awkward and distracting compared to previous iterations. | |
| Pacing | Critics are split on the film's pacing; some appreciate the kinetic energy and sustained tension, while others find the narrative progression slow and unengaging. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's shift toward campy, comic-book-style elements are polarized, with some enjoying the unconventional tone while others feel it betrays the series' roots. |