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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

"Ten years ago he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight, HE'S BACK."

1988

1h 28m

6.2(2111 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Trancas International Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Danielle Harris

Danielle Harris

Jamie Lloyd

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Dr. Loomis

Ellie Cornell

Ellie Cornell

Rachel Carruthers

George P. Wilbur

George P. Wilbur

Michael Myers

Michael Pataki

Michael Pataki

Dr. Hoffman

Beau Starr

Beau Starr

Sheriff Meeker

Kathleen Kinmont

Kathleen Kinmont

Kelly

Sasha Jenson

Sasha Jenson

Brady

Gene Ross

Gene Ross

Earl

Carmen Filpi

Carmen Filpi

Jack Sayer

Creative team

Directed by: Dwight H. Little
Written by: Alan B. McElroy
Produced by: Paul Freeman

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