Synopsis
While Dr. Loomis hunts for Michael Myers, a traumatized Laurie is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, and The Shape is not far behind her.
Scores
Overall Score
71.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.2%
Review Aggregate
51.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, scary, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
suspensefulscaryaction-packedfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Lee Curtis | 1981 | $100,000 source | $345,105 | reported |
| Donald Pleasence | 1981 | $118,000 | $409,000 | (est) |
| Dick Warlock | 1981 | $89,000 | $308,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count46
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes108,343
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1981 | $25,533,818 | $88,118,358 |
| International | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1981 | $25,533,818 | $88,118,358 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1981 | $12,766,909 | $44,059,179 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1981 | $5,554,000 | $19,167,105 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1981 | $4,721,000 | $16,292,384 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1981 | $6,383,454 | $22,029,589 |
| Total Revenues | 1981 | $29,425,364 | $101,548,257 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1981 | $2,500,000 | $8,627,613 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1981 | $3,125,000 (est) | $10,784,516 (est) |
| Participations | 1981 | $1,177,000 | $4,061,880 |
| Residuals ? | 1981 | $1,058,000 | $3,651,206 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1981 | $500,000 | $1,725,523 |
| Total Expenses | 1981 | $8,360,000 | $28,850,737 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1981 | $21,065,364 | $72,697,520 |
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