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5.2 / 10(1,289 votes)IMDbR19951h 28m$15.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

“Terror never rests in peace.”

Synopsis

Six years after being presumed dead in a fire, and just as the town prepares to finally celebrate Halloween again, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield to continue his reign of terror.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 29, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 26, 1996

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.02x ROI)

Production Budget

$5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$15.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.02x

+$10.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $5MWorldwide: $15.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joe Chappelle
Screenplay & Story
Daniel Farrands, John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Original Score
Alan Howarth, Paul Rabjohns
Original Title
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Budget
$5M
Worldwide Gross
$15.1M
Production Studios
Halloween VI Productions, Nightfall Productions, Trancas International Films, Dimension Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joe Chappelle

Screenplay & Story

Daniel Farrands, John Carpenter, Debra Hill

Original Score & Music

Alan Howarth, Paul Rabjohns

Director of Photography

Billy Dickson

Film Editing

Randy Bricker

Producers

Moustapha Akkad, Paul Freeman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John CarpenterCharacters:Debra Hill

Department Leadership Roster

Joe Chappelle

Joe Chappelle

Director

Billy Dickson

Director of Photography

Randy Bricker

Editor

Daniel Farrands

Daniel Farrands

Writer

Ann Gray Lambert

Costume Design

Bryan Ryman

Production Design

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Producer

Alan Howarth

Alan Howarth

Original Music Composer

Paul Rabjohns

Original Music Composer

Fred Lerner

Fred Lerner

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
CanadaR
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers about?

Six years after being presumed dead in a fire, and just as the town prepares to finally celebrate Halloween again, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield to continue his reign of terror.

Who directed Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers?

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers was directed by Joe Chappelle.

Who stars in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers?

The principal cast of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers includes Paul Rudd, Donald Pleasence, Marianne Hagan, Mitchell Ryan, Kim Darby.

When was Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers released and how long is it?

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What was the box office and production budget of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers?

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $15.1M at the worldwide box office (3.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers was composed by Alan Howarth, Paul Rabjohns.

Is Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers based on a book or true story?

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Carpenter", Characters: "Debra Hill".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers?

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).