Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) movie poster

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

"Michael lives. AND THIS TIME THEY'RE READY!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 20% (RT: 11%, MC: 28) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (1,313 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
11%
Metacritic
28
Cast
Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis
Danielle Harris as Jamie Lloyd
Ellie Cornell as Rachel Carruthers
Wendy Foxworth as Tina Williams (as Wendy Kaplan)
Beau Starr as Sheriff Meeker
Don Shanks as Michael Myers
Jeffrey Landman as Billy Hill
Tamara Glynn as Samantha Thomas
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,313 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 horror, thriller film directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard. 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. The film has been rated by 1,313 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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