Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Halloween H20: 20 Years Later scary?

Yes, properly. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Halloween H20: 20 Years Later?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Halloween H20: 20 Years Later rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence.

What is Halloween H20: 20 Years Later about?

Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later is on our Slashers, Horror on Max and Thriller on Max lists.

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• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
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