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Halloween II (Blu-ray) (1981)
More Of The Night HE Came Home!Director: Rick Rosenthal
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
Audio commentary with stunt coordinator/actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (44:55)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (13:10)
Still Gallery (5:02)
Alternate Ending (with 2012 optional audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (1:44)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (8:06)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
3 TV Spots (1:41)
6 Radio Spots (3:17)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film (Television Cut)
DVD-ROM Content: Film Script (in .PDF format) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and a reversible cover.
The first 500 copies ordered via the Shout! Factory website also included an exclusive Haddonfield Memorial Hospital paper nurse's hat.
First disc also available in the "Halloween: The Complete Collection" box set with "Halloween 35th Anniversary Edition (2014 re-release)", "Halloween III: Season of The Witch Collector's Edition", "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (2014 Re-release)", "Halloween 5: Revenge of Michael Myers", "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers", Halloween H20: 20 Years Later", "Halloween: Resurrection", "Rob Zombie's Halloween (Unrated)", and "Rob Zombie's Halloween II (Unrated)".
Both discs also available the "Halloween: The Complete Collection Deluxe Edition" box set with "Halloween 35th Anniversary Edition (2014 re-release)", "Halloween (Original 2007 release)", "Halloween III: Season of The Witch Collector's Edition", "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (2014 Re-release)", "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers", "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (also containing the Producer's Cut)", "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later", "Halloween: Resurrection", "Rob Zombie's Halloween (Unrated)", "Rob Zombie's Halloween II (Unrated)", "Michael Lives; The Making of Halloween" documentary, and a bonus disc. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
Audio Commentary with stunt coordinator actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (HD, 44:55)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (HD, 13:11)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (HD, 8:06)
Alternate Ending (with optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (HD, 1:44)
Teaser Trailer (1:04)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
5 TV Spots (2:31 in total)
6 Radio Spots (3:17 in total)
TV Promo (0:27)
Newspaper Ad Still Gallery (2:20)
Still Gallery (5:04)
Posters and Lobby Cards Gallery (6:58)
DISC THREE (DVD)
* The Film (TV Cut)
DVD-ROM Content: Film Script (in .PDF format) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version (4K and Blu-ray):
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
TV Version:
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Theatrical Version features a 2021 4K scan from the original negative, approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey.
Comes with a rigid slipcase (1st pressing only) and reversible cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled poster while supplies last.
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Easter eggs:On disc two; (Blu-ray) press up on "The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II”, the image of the skull-jack-o'-lantern will appear in the lower-right. TV slot for Halloween and Halloween II (0:18)
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Extras:DISC ONE
* Halloween (35th Anniversary Edition) (2014 Re-release)
DISC TWO
* Halloween (2007 Blu-ray Release)
DISC THREE: Halloween II (Theatrical Version) (Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
Audio commentary with stunt coordinator/actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (44:55)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (13:10)
Still Gallery (5:02)
Alternate Ending (with optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (1:44)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (8:06)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
3 TV Spots (1:41)
6 Radio Spots (3:17)
DISC FOUR: Halloween II (TV Version) (DVD)
* The Film (Television Cut)
DVD-ROM Content: Film Script (in .PDF format)
DISC FIVE
* Halloween III: Season of The Witch (Collector's Edition)
DISC SIX
* Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (2014 Re-release)
DISC SEVEN
* Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
DISC EIGHT
* Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (Theatrical Version)
DISC NINE
* Halloween 6: The Origin of Michael Myers (Producer's Cut)
DISC TEN
* Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
DISC ELEVEN
* Halloween: Resurrection
DISC TWELEVE
* Rob Zombie's Halloween
DISC THIRTEEN
* Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween
DISC FOURTEEN
* Rob Zombie's Halloween II
DISC FIFTEEN
* Halloween (Extended TV Version)
Interview with Moustapha Akkad (SD, 1:17)
"Halloween Unmasked 2000" documentary (HD, 27:16)
"The Making Of Halloween 4: Final Cut" 2001 featurette (SD, 16:47)
"Back To Basics: The Making Of Halloween 4" 2-part 2014 documentary (HD, 47:47 in total):
- Part I
- Part II
"Inside Halloween 5" 2000 featurette (SD, 15:10)
"Dead Man's Party: The Making Of Halloween 5" 2-part 2014 documentary (HD, 44:25 in total):
- Part I
- Part II
2014 Interview with make-up effects artist Tom Burman (HD, 6:00)
Horror’s Hallowed Grounds:
- Halloween 4 (HD, 25:50)
- Halloween 5 (HD, 24:03)
- Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers (HD, 23:09)
- Halloween (SD, 20:39)
- Bus Tour (HD, 11:25)
TV Spots for Halloween 4, Halloween 5, Halloween (2007), and Halloween II (2009) (SD, 3:42)
Halloween III: Season Of The Witch Radio Spots (HD, 1:43)
Halloween Still Gallery (97 stills)
Halloween 4 Still Gallery (46 stills)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a cardboard box.
Halloween (1978) (both editions and the extended TV cut), Halloween II (1981) (theatrical cut), Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Halloween: Resurrection, Halloween (2007) are presented in 2.35:1 while Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers and Halloween II (2009) are presented in 1.85:1 and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (both cuts) is presented in 1.78:1.
All films are presented in 1080p.
Halloween II (1981) (TV cut) is presented in 1.33:1.
Halloween III's case incorrectly states the inclusion of a 5.1 DTS-HD track and has no mention of the Tom Atkins commentary.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers' case incorrectly states the audio on the theatrical cut as Dolby Digital.
The disc art of Halloween (2007) disc 1 uses the Australian disc art (it will still play regardless).
Comes with 40-page Liner notes booklet.
The Halloween (1978) extended TV cut is mostly presented in 1080p/24fps with a MPEG-4 AVC codec with TV scenes presented in SD.
Halloween 4 in this (and the regular Complete Collection) set(s) has an audio sync issue starting around the 40 minute mark. However, Anchor Bay is currently doing a replacement program. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
Audio Commentary with stunt coordinator/actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (44:56)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (13:11)
Still Gallery (4:34)
Posters and Lobby Cards Gallery (6:58)
3 TV Spots (1:42 in total)
6 Radio Spots (3:17 in total)
Alternate Ending (with optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (1:45)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (8:07)
Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film (Television Cut)
DVD-ROM Content: Film Script (in .PDF format) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Limited to 10,000 copies.
The theatrical version features a 2018 4K scan of the original negative.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18"x24" poster plus receive the release 2 weeks early of the official release date of October 16, 2018. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version) (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
Audio Commentary with stunt coordinator actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (HD, 44:55)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (HD, 13:11)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (HD, 8:06)
Alternate Ending (with optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (HD, 1:44)
Teaser Trailer (1:04)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
5 TV Spots (2:31 in total)
6 Radio Spots (3:17 in total)
TV Promo (0:27)
Newspaper Ad Still Gallery (2:20)
Still Gallery (5:04)
Posters and Lobby Cards Gallery (6:58)
DISC THREE (DVD)
* The Film (TV Cut)
DVD-ROM Content: Film Script (in .PDF format) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version (4K and Blu-ray):
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Theatrical Version features a 2021 4K scan from the original negative approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey.
Comes with a rigid slipcase (1st pressing only) and reversible cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled poster while supplies last.
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Easter eggs:On disc two; (Blu-ray) press up on "The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II”, the image of the skull-jack-o'-lantern will appear in the lower-right. TV slot for Halloween and Halloween II (0:18)
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Extras:"Terror in the Aisles" documentary movie (HD, 82:36) (1:85) (English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Alternate Ending (SD, (1:29)
Deleted Scenes (SD, 8:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:When originally released, the credit "Moustapha Akkad Presents" was replaced with "Universal, an MCA Company, Presents" and featured an English DTS 5.1 audio option (768 kbps). Universal is doing a replacement program (it's currently unknown it's ended) featuring the film with correct credit and featuring DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. All other specs and extras from the incorrect release are the same for the correct one.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
(1) Audio Commentary by Dustin McNeill, co-author of Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream (2024)
(2) Audio Commentary by director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (2012)
(3) Audio Commentary by stunt coordinator / actor Dick Warlock (2012)
"The Nightmare Isn’t Over!: The Making of Halloween II" 2012 documentary (44:56)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" 2012 featurette (13:10)
Alternate Ending (with optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (1:44)
Deleted Scenes (includes optional 2012 audio commentary by director Rick Rosenthal) (8:07)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
3 TV Spots (1:41)
6 Radio Spots (3:17)
Still Gallery (60 stills) (5:02)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (TV Cut) (HD Upscaled Version) (93:17)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:First pressing of 2000 copies also includes 6 art cards and a lenticular case.
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (8:07)
Alternate Ending (1:45)
Theatrical Trailer (2:19) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2021 US/Canadian Scream Factory Collector's Editions have Dolby Atmos and original stereo soundtracks, both cuts of the film with the TV cut on DVD and minor additional extras.
The US "The Complete Collection Deluxe Edition" has the 2012 Scream Factory Blu-ray which has lossless 5.1 and stereo soundtracks, both cuts of the film with the TV cut on DVD and adds an additional bonus disc of extras for the franchise,
The Australian Via Vision release has lossless 5.1 and stereo soundtracks, both cuts of the film with the TV cut on Blu-ray, an exclusive new commentary and most of the extras found on the 2021 US/Canadian Scream Factory release.
Do note, the Universal release includes the "Terror in the Aisles" documentary film but that film has received a Blu-ray release of its own. Details can be found here.
Also note, when the Universal 30th AE was first released on Blu-ray, the film featured an incorrect credit (Universal, An MCA Company Presents". Universal is now doing a replacement program featuring the film with the correct credit (Moustapha Akkad presents). To get your replacement copy, contact Universal at USHE.ConsumerRelations@bydeluxe.com.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the theatrical version (92:31) and the television cut (93:11)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (92:18) and the Television Cut (93:11).
- Blu-ray A Halloween: The Complete Collection Deluxe Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment/Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the theatrical version (92:31) and the television cut (93:11)
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (92:24) and the Television Cut (93:11)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (92:18) and the Television Cut (93:11).
- Blu-ray ALL 30th Anniversary Edition America- Universal Pictures - No cuts - Theatrical cut (92:31)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Via Vision - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version and the Television Cut.
- Blu-ray B Australia- VVE - No cuts. Theatrical Cut (92:32)
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 14/09/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 25/05/24UPDATE LOG:
14/10/14: Updates to the Complete Collection Deluxe Edition.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
07/10/15: Added Australian release, consistency updates and Caps-A-Holic link.
26/04/17: Corrected Scream Factory audio.
07/01/19: Updated US box, capsaholic.
10/07/21: Clean-up and added addition of upcoming Scream Factory 4k/Blu-ray combo.
01/10/21: Addition of the 2021 Scream Factory 4K/Blu-ray combo Collector's Editions.
07/10/21: Updated Caps-A-Holic link.
07/11/21: For disc two (blu-ray) Shout! Factory 4K, added/fixed times, plus Easter egg.
22/04/22: Added Movie Censorship.
25/05/24: Added Australia Via Vision.
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