Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

R

1989

1h 36m

Holiday

Horror

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After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers (Donald L. Shanks) awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie (Danielle Harris), who has been confined to a mental institution since Michael's last attempt to slay her. Suspecting a psychic link between Michael and Jamie, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) joins forces with Sheriff Ben Meeker (Beau Starr) and attempts to stop Michael's latest rampage.

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Critics Consensus

Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers finds the series embracing crude slasher conventions with pedestrian scares, disposable characters, and aimless plotting.

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Mike Emery

Austin Chronicle

Jul 22, 2026

There's momentary suspense, but nothing special.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Nov 2, 2020

D

This was the beginning of the end for the Halloween franchise.

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

May 20, 2003

3/5

A bit more refined in its details than the conventional horror movie.

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 12, 2026

Spooky at times, but generally just more variations on well-worn theme.

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

Oct 29, 2025

2/5

This fifth film feels like a faded copy of the previous one, going through the motions with little impact, despite some strong performances.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 12, 2025

2/5

A baffling decision to have the most compelling addition to the franchise silenced for most of the film, and while there are teases of compelling mythology finally being introduced, it's still ultimately a dud.

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Alex B

@AlexBioni Sep 21, 2026

Loomis Needs a Therapist I like this one picking up after the fourth movie and showing what happens to Michael in the sewers. It's very Jason Voorhees, but as a boogeyman. The mask looks weird again. I like seeing Jamie attack her foster mom in the tub while wearing the Halloween mask like Michael in the original. Jamie's acting is great again, especially when she's speechless while connected to Michael. There are cool kills, mainly at the Halloween party. The scene with Jamie in the vent is also well done. I surprisingly like Tina. She genuinely cares about Jamie, and it feels real. Loomis has little to do besides scream Michael and feels deranged himself. The mystery of the man in black always stuck with me and leads into the next movie well. There are plot holes, and this feels derivative of the last movie. I wish the movie explained what happened with Jamie being possessed at the end of 4. I enjoy this Halloween movie despite it's flaws.

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B P

@Bradster69 Aug 31, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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bluemanorlandofan2026 T

@RT92190981 Jul 13, 2026

Not the best Halloween movie, but not the worst. It has some flaws like the mask and the editing in this film, and some of the bad characters, but there is some good to this film, some of the kills are awesome. Unfortunately, this is the last Halloween movie we see Daniel Harris play Jamie, and the laundry shoot scene is awesome.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026

Porque lançaram isto?

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Alex D.

@RT24918759 May 23, 2026

The movie is not that bad and it’s actually super fun. But if you watch it and don’t like it then don’t take your anger out on us.

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Charles T.

@CharlesGaming1000 Apr 20, 2026

Its…… alright I dont hate any of the halloween movies, but the ones I rate low, like this one I just simply dont really care for them

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Synopsis

After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers (Donald L. Shanks) awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie (Danielle Harris), who has been confined to a mental institution since Michael's last attempt to slay her. Suspecting a psychic link between Michael and Jamie, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) joins forces with Sheriff Ben Meeker (Beau Starr) and attempts to stop Michael's latest rampage.

Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard
Producer: Ramsey Thomas
Screenwriter: Michael Jacobs, Dominique Othenin-Girard, Shem Bitterman
Production Co: Return of Myers, Magnum, Magnum Pictures, Trancas International Films Inc.
Rating: R
Genre: Holiday, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 1989, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.2M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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