Halloween II

Halloween II is rated R: for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.

Release Date: 28 August 2009

Because we only review G, PG, and PG-13 movies at Parent Previews we did not review this title. For your convenience, we have provided some brief information about the film’s synopsis and content.

Synopsis:

In this sequel to Rod Zombie’s Halloween, Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) is still trying to recover from the terror of her serial killer brother’s last visit. On the other hand, Michael (Tyler Mane) can wait to see his sister again, and is plotting his return.

Studio: Dimension Films

Director: Rob Zombie

Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, Malcolm McDowell

Content Information:

This additional information about the movie’s content is taken from the notes of various Canadian Film Classification boards:

Violence:

- Frequent graphic violence and detailed gory and grotesque images.

- Brief portrayals of explicit violence.

- Frequent disturbing scenes, along with portrayals of intense fear and emotional suffering.

- Pervasive portrayals of violent deaths (blood, gore, and detailed wounds are shown).

Sexual Content:

- Breast nudity is shown in a non-sexual context.

- Partial or full nudity is seen in a brief sexual situation.

- Limited embracing and kissing

- Frequent use of crude sexual language and sexual slurs.

- Sexual references and innuendo.

Language:

- Frequent use of the sexual expletive in sexual and non-sexual contexts.

- Frequent use of scatological slang and vulgar expressions,

- Slurs are used.

Drugs and Alcohol:

- References are made to drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco.

- Tobacco use.

Of Special Note:

Rod Zommbie also directed the 2007 remake of Halloween (which was based on the 1978 movie of the same name, but directed by John Carpenter.)

If you are looking for a spooky movie without quite so much horror, try Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window or the supernatural thriller The Others.

Studio: 2009 Dimension Films.