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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Halloween II


Universal
Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 54 (Nov 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest & Pamela Susan Shoop, Hunter Von Leer, Tawny Moyer & Ana Alicia

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.universalstudios.com/home

Special Features
Includes cast & crew bios, production notes and a trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
(Catalog Number): 21427
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 92
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1981
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 09/18/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Rick Rosenthal
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
The nightmare isn

DVD Picture:
The new anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits an improved picture over the previously reviewed non-anamorphic DVD, not only in terms of increased resolution, but for slightly richer colors with better balance. Viewed alone, the picture appears solid, with generally sharp images, though fine details are wanting at times. Colors are rich and vibrant, with accurate fleshtones and deep, endless blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are generally satisfying. Source element dirt and film grain are revealed. There is a minor presence of edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The DVD has credited the soundtrack as Dolby