Halloween II (1981) [Blu-ray]

As a huge Michael Myers fan, I absolutely love this movie! Halloween II picks up right where the first film left off, and the tension never lets up. It takes place in a dark, eerie hospital, which makes for an incredibly creepy and unsettling setting—you just know something terrifying is lurking around every corner.Michael Myers – The Ultimate Horror IconMichael is even more ruthless in this sequel. His silent, unstoppable presence makes him one of the scariest horror villains ever. He moves so methodically, making every scene feel intense and suspenseful. The way he stalks Laurie and the hospital staff with zero emotion is just chilling.The Atmosphere & MusicThe lighting and cinematography are perfect for a horror film, with dim hallways and eerie shadows that keep you on edge. And let’s not forget John Carpenter’s iconic score—the music is even more intense in this one, adding a sense of dread that builds throughout the movie.Kills & GoreThis sequel ramps up the violence, with some brutal and creative kills that make Michael even scarier. While the first movie relied more on suspense, this one leans into gruesome and shocking moments, which definitely makes it stand out in the series.Final ThoughtsIf you’re a true Michael Myers fan, this is a must-watch! It’s the perfect continuation of the original, with tense moments, an eerie setting, and one of the best horror villains ever. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or the tenth, it never gets old. A classic slasher masterpiece! 🔪🎃I Also feel like the most recent movies are underrated Give them a try!

So my review is only for this blu ray vs the standard good times DVD of this. I had this on VHS only to update to DVD when it came out then when Blu Ray came out I refused, I said no way, I'm tired of buying the same thing over again. I gave it some years until now they started releasing it again on the 4k ultra. Now at this point the price has significantly came down enough for me to go to Blu Ray, I know I'm a stage behind the times and just now going into Blu Ray's when the world is going 4k ultra. Now on to the comparison its night and day. The good times DVD looked good on a regular smaller TV, then you put it on a larger screen and that's where it breaks down to horrible quality pixelated images and even then still wont "fill" out the screen. Now I put this disc in and not only is the entire width of the screen filled out now but almost crystal clear in 90% of the movie. I know there is only so much they can do with a movie from 1981 and whatever the budget allowed at the time but the difference from DVD to this Blu Ray is astounding!. I'm going to hold off on the 4k ultra until they come down in price and get any kinks worked out that 4k ultraman have, a primary example is Friday the 13th 1980 looking worse on 4k ultra than regular Blu Ray, so there you have it, if you want to upgrade picture over the dvd without going to the 4k ultra yet this is the disc for you, it's also loaded with extras that the good times DVD version didn't have. One important thing I must add as to the actual movie itself, it's not a bad sequel at all, it picks right up where the first one left off and although isn't as good as the first one (I dont think anything is) its actually a decent sequel and has that early 80s feel to it when you see things like a kid walking with a giant boom box, glass coke bottles, stuff like that and at the same time this blu ray just pops on the picture quality and color and sound. I would highly recommend this.

great movie for a sequel.

Halloween 2 continues where the first left off. Myers is still on the loose and Dr. Loomis is hot on his trail as the wounded and medicated Laurie Strode is left vulnerable in a nearby hospital. We are introduced to some new supporting characters in the way of doctors, ambulance drivers, nurses and a deputy. Halloween 2 was made in 1981 three years after the first movie. The first movie had spawned a ton of copycats and slashers that focused more on gore than the suspense that made Halloween one a classic.The gore in this movie is good. It helps to separate the first movie from itself. The gore helped make it not the same movie. It still has suspense as the ending rocked and was very suspenseful. The hospital setting is very creepy and atmospheric as Myers could be looming anywhere.The movie moves pretty fast from the beginning shot. One of the things I liked about this movie is it was never slow. There was always action. The acting was very solid as we are introduced to a lot of characters. Another strong point is the ending. It had to be one of the best endings to a horror movie I've ever seen. It was exciting.One negative aspect of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis is in drugged up from the surgery in the hospital half the film and unable to make the acting impact til towards the last third of the film. Even so she still gives one of her best performances in a horror movie. I thought it could have worked setting this film five to ten years after the first halloween but with the way they chose it here it worked very well.Donald Pleasence gives a performance to match his performance in the first movie. The Sheriff Charles Cyphers is great in the small amount of time he is in the film. Hunter Von Leer does a great job as the Deputy. Lance Guest who plays Jimmy the ambulance driver who knows Laurie gave a solid performance. He was very likable although he doesn't fit the mold of a tough guy hero he is a good guy. He maybe overmatched with Myers but I'll let you see what happens. The confrontation of Loomis and Myers in the end is nothing short of epic.Jamie Lee Curtis is the greatest Final Girl of all time. I loved watching this movie as a kid and it still holds up today as my favorite horror movies. Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence were great iconic actors in the horror genre and this movie helped to cement their legacies and making this film unforgettable. I reccomend this to all horror movie fans and those looking for a good scary movie on Halloween. Cheers