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HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1989) IS MENACING!! MOVIE REACTION!! Danielle Harris

2025-09-11 Entertainment
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Watch Along Reaction

Review the infamous sequel Halloween 5, analyzing the brutal kills, the Gothic tone, and dissecting the unsolved mystery of The Man in Black.

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  • Viewers enjoyed the increased suspense and atmosphere compared to Halloween 4.
  • Danielle Harris’s performance as traumatized, mute Jamie Lloyd earned high praise for conveying horror silently.
  • The introduction of the mysterious "Man in Black" subplot raises significant questions about Michael Myers' motives and origins.
  • Production issues during filming led to noticeable continuity errors and rushed ADR integration, evident in the audio quality.

This session involves Roxy Striar and Tara Erickson breaking down Halloween 5 (1989), examining how the story develops Jamie Lloyd's trauma and the continuation of Dr. Loomis's obsession. The discussion highlights strong performances while noting how behind-the-scenes problems impact the final product.

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THE MAN IN BLACK!! Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - LIQUID IV: Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ BACK to continue their Halloween Movie Marathon, The Scream Queens head back to Haddonfield for their Halloween 5 Reaction, Recap, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson dive into one of the most infamous sequels in the Halloween franchise with Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard. Picking up directly after the shocking events of Halloween 4, the film continues the story of young Jamie Lloyd, played by Danielle Harris (Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, Hatchet II), who is haunted by visions of her murderous uncle. Still traumatized and rendered mute after stabbing her foster mother, Jamie once again becomes a target of the unstoppable Michael Myers. Donald Pleasence (The Great Escape, THX 1138) returns as the obsessed Dr. Sam Loomis, determined to end Michael’s reign of terror once and for all. Ellie Cornell (House of the Dead) reprises her role as Rachel Carruthers, Jamie’s foster sister, while Beau Starr (Goodfellas, Due South) is back as Sheriff Ben Meeker, leading the fight to protect Haddonfield. Wendy Kaplan plays Rachel’s friend Tina Williams, who quickly becomes another central figure in Michael’s path of destruction. This sequel is remembered for its brutal kills, its atmospheric Gothic tone, the infamous “Man in Black” subplot that set up future installments, and Michael Myers’ relentless pursuit of Jamie through the chilling finale at the Myers house. Though divisive among fans, Halloween 5 remains a cult classic for its suspenseful chases, shocking deaths, and eerie portrayal of Michael as an unstoppable evil force. Join us as we break down the kills, analyze the performances, and discuss how this entry shaped the future of the Halloween franchise! #Halloween5 #TheRevengeOfMichaelMyers #MichaelMyers #JamieLloyd #DanielleHarris #HalloweenFranchise #HalloweenMovies #SlasherMovies #HorrorReaction #RoxyStriar #TaraErickson #React #ReactTo #Reaction #Scary #Horror #HalloweenMovies #HorrorMovies #Movie #Movies Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/qMzSQJ517g8 Weapons (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/-2Pwi8zyVRk Follow Roxy Striar: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking In! 2:31 Halloween 5 Reaction 32:01 LIQUID IV 33:28 Halloween 5 Movie Reaction 53:27 Halloween 5 Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@nnm3101 2025-09-11

I cant blame Loomis for being aggressive. He has survived this many time and has warned many and no one took him seriously

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@CodyStClair-hq7oz 2025-09-11

Greg, John.....someone explain the timelines to them so they arent lost in the coming future lol. They are going to be so lost and confused once they get to H20.

77 9 replies
@scotthewitt258 2025-09-11

Jamie attacked her adopted mom with the scissors. She survived. The nurse asked Jamie if she wanted her to call her mom for her.

49 2 replies
@JustinShrader 2025-09-11

The laundry shoot scene is actually really terrifying to me lol

32 2 replies
@anthonyzarate9807 2025-09-11

If only Dr. Loomis knew that his main objective was to "help dominga", based on what Tara read on Jamie's chalk board🤣🤣🤣

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@ThatsillyChickBeth 2025-09-11

When Tina says I'm going to miss you baby.... It's because she thinks that Rachel has gone to the lake to visit her family

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@BradLikesWrestling 2025-09-11

She attacked her foster mother but didn’t kill her. However we never see her again

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@kerrej213 2025-09-11

A general rule of thumb for this franchise is: Michael Myers always walks faster than anyone can run 😂

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@earlclark6002 2025-09-13

The love for Billy in this movie is unmatched 😂

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