Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

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Written by Danny Lipsius, Larry Rattner, Benjamin Ruffner and Alan B. McElroy. Directed by Dwight H. Little. Starring Danielle Harris, Donald Pleasence and Ellie Cornell.

Plot: Michael returns a decade later to kill his young niece.

This installment in the Halloween franchise is not without its faults, but Danielle is adorable and Ellie is hot, so I overlooked at least some of the flaws. And as usual, the Pleas (Donald Pleasence) is awesome.

One flaw that is distracting at times is that people don’t hear other people who are in very close proximity to them while they are dying. This one also has bad continuity and while innovative, it was unrealistic. I did like where they went with the story, but Tara always wanted Laurie back.

Great special effect. Great soundtrack too, where they only use the creepy music when something is actually happening. It’s easy to watch over and over. Return is funny in parts, but Michael isn’t that scary throughout. Bottom line is we both enjoyed this one for what it was, and Tara gave it a 67/100 and I gave it a 73/100.

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