(1988)
Director: Dwight H. Little
Writers: Alan B. McElroy, Dhani Lipsius, Larry Rattner, Benjamin Ruffner
Halloween 4 finds that Michael Myers has survived the fire at the end of Halloween II and has been in a coma for the last ten years. While being transferred to another facility, a paramedic mentions the fact that he has a niece, causing him to reawaken and slaughter anyone that stands between him and his last blood relative. Jamie Lloyd, the seven-year-old daughter of Laurie Strode (who has apparently died in a car accident, most likely because Jamie Lee Curtis had found fame elsewhere and had no interest in returning to the series) has visions of being stalked by her infamous uncle while Dr. Loomis (who also somehow survived the end of Halloween II) intends to intercept him and stop "The Shape" for good.
Halloween 4 is not a terrible sequel. While it definitely feels much cheaper than any of the previous films, it does have enough in it to appeal to fans of the original. The teenage friend of Jamie's foster sister is named Lindsey, and although originally given more to do in the script, was supposed to be the same Lindsey that Laurie Strode ended up babysitting in the first Halloween. Donald Pleasance returns as Dr. Loomis, although at this point in the series he seems less like the one rational person who knows how dangerous Michael is and more like an insane person that no one can really be blamed for ignoring. All in all, Halloween 4 is a fairly solid sequel that should keep fans of the series entertained and an entry that at least seems to be trying to move the mythos of Michael Myers forward. I give it 4 out of 6 beers.
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