Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
“Michael lives. AND THIS TIME THEY'RE READY!”
Synopsis
After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie, who has been confined to a mental institution since his last attempt to slay her.
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Top Cast
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Danielle Harris
Jamie Lloyd
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Sam Loomis
Ellie Cornell
Rachel Carruthers
Wendy Foxworth
Tina Williams
Beau Starr
Sheriff Meeker
Don Shanks
Michael Myers
Jeffrey Landman
Billy Hill
Tamara Glynn
Samantha Thomas
Matthew Walker
Spitz
Betty Carvalho
Nurse Patsey
Troy Evans
Deputy Charlie
Frankie Como
Deputy Nick Ross
David Ursin
Deputy Tom Farrah
Harper Roisman
Mountain Man
Karen Alston
Darlene Carruthers
Max Robinson
Dr. Max Hart
Fenton Quinn
Eddy
Greg Nicotero
Guy In Gas Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.88x
+$8.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Othenin-Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Shem Bitterman, Dominique Othenin-Girard, Michael Jacobs
- Original Score
- Alan Howarth
- Original Title
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.6M
- Production Studios
- Magnum Pictures, Trancas International Films, Galaxy International Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Shem Bitterman, Dominique Othenin-Girard, Michael Jacobs, Debra Hill, John Carpenter
Alan Howarth
Robert Draper, Patrick Reddish
Charles Tetoni, Jerry Brady
Moustapha Akkad, Ramsey Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Tetoni
Editor
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer
Shem Bitterman
Screenplay
Ramsey Thomas
Producer
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Screenplay
Robert Draper
Director of Photography
Jerry Brady
Editor
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Director
Michael Jacobs
Screenplay
Brenton Swift
Production Design
Simon Tuke
Costume Design
Don Pike
Stunt Coordinator
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
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 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers about?
After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie, who has been confined to a mental institution since his last attempt to slay her.
Who directed Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers?
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard.
Who stars in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers?
The principal cast of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers includes Danielle Harris, Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Wendy Foxworth, Beau Starr.
When was Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers released and how long is it?
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers?
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $11.6M at the worldwide box office (3.88 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was composed by Alan Howarth.
Is Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers based on a book or true story?
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Debra Hill", Characters: "John Carpenter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers?
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; 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.).