5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Halloween II (1981)
Halloween II (1981)
Overview
After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict, a slasher horror narrative centered on an unstoppable evil and individual survival, is inherently apolitical. Its problem/solution framework focuses on primal self-defense against a monstrous threat without engaging with broader societal or political themes.
The film features traditional casting for its time, with no explicit race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on horror without incorporating social commentary or DEI themes.
Secondary
Halloween II (1981) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely dedicated to the horror genre, focusing on Michael Myers' continued pursuit of Laurie Strode and the escalating terror, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Based on available information and common knowledge of the film 'Halloween II, 1981', there are no identifiable transgender characters or themes present in the narrative. The film primarily focuses on the slasher horror genre, continuing the story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode without incorporating such specific identity portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Halloween II (1981) continues the story and characters from the original Halloween (1978). All established characters, such as Laurie Strode, Michael Myers, and Dr. Loomis, maintain their original genders as portrayed in the previous installment.
Halloween II (1981) is a direct sequel to the original Halloween (1978). All returning major characters, such as Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, and Michael Myers, are portrayed by actors of the same race as in the preceding film, with no instances of a character's established race being changed.
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