5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Overview
Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict centers on personal trauma and survival against an external threat, with the narrative solution emphasizing individual agency and the protection of family, themes that are largely apolitical and universal.
The film incorporates some visible diversity within its supporting cast. However, it does not feature explicit recasting of traditionally white main roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities or center around prominent DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of its primary characters.
Secondary
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on its heterosexual protagonists and their struggle against a serial killer, with no elements related to queer identity present in the plot or character arcs.
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The plot is solely centered on the horror elements of Michael Myers' return and Laurie Strode's efforts to protect her family, leaving no room for such portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Halloween H20 is a direct sequel in the Halloween franchise. All returning legacy characters, such as Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, maintain their canonically established genders from previous installments. No established character undergoes a gender change.
This film is a direct sequel to earlier installments in the Halloween franchise. All returning legacy characters, such as Laurie Strode and Marion Chambers, are portrayed by the same or racially consistent actors as in their original appearances. New characters introduced in this film do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.4
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