Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
“Ten years ago he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight, HE'S BACK.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Danielle Harris
Jamie Lloyd
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Loomis
Ellie Cornell
Rachel Carruthers
George P. Wilbur
Michael Myers
Michael Pataki
Dr. Hoffman
Beau Starr
Sheriff Meeker
Kathleen Kinmont
Kelly
Sasha Jenson
Brady
Gene Ross
Earl
Carmen Filpi
Jack Sayer
Raymond O'Connor
Security Guard
Jeff Olson
Richard Carruthers
Karen Alston
Darlene Carruthers
Nancy Borgenicht
Woman Attendant
David Jensen
Man Attendant
Rand Kennedy
Trooper #1
Don Glover
Trooper #2
Robert Conder
Trooper #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 3, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.55x
+$12.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan B. McElroy
- Original Score
- Alan Howarth
- Original Title
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.8M
- Production Studios
- Trancas International Films, Galaxy International Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwight H. Little
Alan B. McElroy, Dhani Lipsius, Larry Rattner, Benjamin Ruffner, John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Alan Howarth
Peter Lyons Collister
Curtiss Clayton
Moustapha Akkad, Paul Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Dwight H. Little
Director
Alan B. McElroy
Screenplay
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Rosalie Wallace
Costume Design
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Freeman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
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What is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers about?
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.
Who directed Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers?
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers was directed by Dwight H. Little.
Who stars in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers?
The principal cast of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers includes Danielle Harris, Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, George P. Wilbur, Michael Pataki.
When was Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers released and how long is it?
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers?
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $17.8M at the worldwide box office (3.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers was composed by Alan Howarth.
Is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers based on a book or true story?
Halloween 4: The Return 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 4: The Return of Michael Myers?
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); 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.).