History YMMV / Halloween4TheReturnOfMichaelMyers

** While Kelly is technically an AssholeVictim, her death can really be upsetting considering the impact that will bring to [[AdultFear her father]] (an EnsembleDarkhorse), not to mention how it was shown that she was capable of compassion for the sake of it, concerning for Jamie when she has a freak-out and preparing a cup of coffee for Logan, showing that [[HiddenDepths she was more than just a shallow boyfriend-stealer]].

''Seu desgraçado!'' (Bang! Bang! Bang!).[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Brazilian dub ([[DuelingDubs one of four]]), Dr. Loomis says "seu desgraçado" (you bastard!) when he meets Michael at the gas station before shooting at him. The memetic aspect comes from the hammy way the dubber says the line (in contrast with the TranquilFury Loomis shows in Pleasance's voice) along with how the line was sped up so as to fit into "goddamn you".[[/labelnote]]

* ReplacementScrappy: Subverted. Viewers were rather fond of Jamie due to Danielle Harris's performance and because of how easy it is to [[TheWoobie feel sorry for her]].

* WTHCostumingDepartment: The Michael Myers mask used for the film was heavily criticized by fans for its overly blank look and surprised, quizzical expression.

* WhatAnIdiot: After Michael climbs aboard the truck, and kills the 4 men, Rachel takes the wheel, throwing Michael off of the truck and ramming him, sending him flying into a ditch, and eventually the state police arrive and Rachel orders Jamie to stay in the truck.
** '''You'd Expect:''' That Jamie would listen to Rachel and stay put in the truck.\\

** '''Instead:''' She walks out of the truck, and goes straight towards Michael who is unconscious and ''touches his hand'' making him awake.\\

** '''As a Result:''' She now retained a telepathic, psychically-possessed link between herself and her uncle Michael as shown in the fifth film, after touching his hand, he possesses her making her attack her foster mother, Darlene with a pair of scissors at the end of the fourth film, and having seizures whenever he kills someone.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Michael's motive is taken to the next level, his injuries from previous films are gone, and his mask is comically terrible.

* WTHCostumingDepartment: The Michael Myers mask used for the film was heavily criticized by fans for its overly blank look and quizzical expression.

** Michael himself in this film can be this for some people, as his mask is noticeably much whiter and less detailed than his first 2 appearances and it looks like the actor was wearing shoulder pads to make him look stronger than ever before...despite being in a coma for 10 years, therefore his muscles should’ve been much weaker.

'Seu desgraçado!' (Bang! Bang! Bang!).[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Brazilian dub ([[DuelingDubs one of four]]), Dr. Loomis says "seu desgraçado" (you bastard!) when he meets Michael at the gas station before shooting at him. The memetic aspect comes from the hammy way the dubber says the line (in contrast with the TranquilFury Loomis shows in Pleasance's voice) along with how the line was sped up so as to fit into "goddamn you".[[/labelnote]]

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The lynch mob, led by a man whose son was one of Michael's victims. They only succeed in gunning down one of the locals by mistake, decide to let the state police handle the situation as soon as they have a chance to engage their prey, and then are easily picked off while escorting Jamie and Rachel out of town.

* TearJerker: The scene where kids [[KidsAreCruel make fun of Jamie]] for being the niece of a killer and [[KickTheDog for being an orphan]], even chanting "Jamie is an orphan" over an over. It's over-the-top and cheesy, but it helps cement Jamie's status as an outcast and Danielle Harris' convincing perfomance certainly helps.

* OneSceneWonder: Reverend Sayer, the kooky old priest who gives Loomis a lift into Haddonfield is quite entertaining.

** The PapaWolf aspect of Meeker's character feels a bit underused after getting set up nicely, and it would have been interesting to see him either trying to save his daughter's life at the house (successfully or otherwise) or show grief at her death and have that further motivate his pursuit of Michael at the end.

** While Kelly is technically an AssholeVictim, her death can really be upsetting considering the impact that will bring to [[AdultFear her father]], not to mention how it was shown that she was capable of compassion for the sake of it, concerning for Jamie when she has a freak-out and preparing a cup of coffee for Logan, showing that [[HiddenDepths she was more than just a shallow boyfriend-stealer]].

While Kelly is technically an AssholeVictim, her death can really be upsetting considering the impact that will bring to [[AdultFear her father]], not to mention how it was shown that she was capable of compassion for the sake of it, concerning for Jamie when she has a freak-out and preparing a cup of coffee for Logan, showing that [[HiddenDepths she was more than just a shallow boyfriend-stealer]].
Brady's death. Sure, he cheated on Rachel with Kelly, but his death is quite somber, and Rachel is begging Brady to come with them, and later is on the verge of outright weeping as it becomes obvious to her Michael will kill him.

* TearJerker: Brady's death. Sure, he cheated on Rachel with Kelly, but his death is quite somber, and Rachel is begging Brady to come with them, and later is on the verge of outright weeping as it becomes obvious to her Michael will kill him.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Jamie Lloyd, and by extension Creator/DanielleHarris, are often considered the best aspect of the film and for good reason. Between being a new take on the FinalGirl formula (a child instead of a teenager) and an overall strong and likable character, she's remained one of the most popular characters in the franchise to this day.

'Seu desgraçado!' (Bang! Bang! Bang!).[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Brazilian dub ([[DuelingDubs one of four]]), Dr. Loomis says "'seu desgraçado'" (you bastard!) when he meets Michael at the gas station before shooting at him. The memetic aspect comes from the hammy way the dubber says the line (in contrast with the TranquilFury Loomis shows in Pleasance's voice) along with how the line was sped up so as to fit into "goddamn you".[[/labelnote]]

'Seu desgraçado!' (Bang! Bang! Bang!).[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Brazilian dub ([[DuelingDubs one of four]]), Dr. Loomis says "'seu desgraçado'" (you bastard!) when he meets Michael at the gas station before shooting at him. The memetic aspect comes from the hammy way the dubber says the line (in contrast with the TranquilFire Loomis shows in the original audio) along with how the line was sped up so as to fit into "goddamn you".[[/labelnote]]

'Seu desgraçado!' (Bang! Bang! Bang!).[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Brazilian dub ([[DuellingDubs one of four]]), Dr. Loomis says "'seu desgraçado'" (you bastard!) when he meets Michael at the gas station before shooting at him. The memetic aspect comes from the hammy way the dubber says the line (in contrast with the TranquilFire Loomis shows in the original audio) along with how the line was sped up so as to fit into "goddamn you".[[/labelnote]]

* NeneticMutation:

* VindicatedByHistory: An inverted example. At the time this was seen as one of the series finest with Michael’s return and the ramped up slasher elements ranking it high as a major fan favorite. Nowadays, while it still has its fans, it’s been seen more as a SoOkayItsAverage slasher film that plays itself too safe to be considered one of the franchises best sequels.

** Although Halloween 5 would clarify that Jamie was somehow possessed by Michael Myers' evil spirit when she stabbed her foster mother in a clown costume, [[note]]Likely to keep her sympathetic after dropping the evil Jamie SequelHook for the next film.[[/note]] alternative interpretations of that scene suggest that Jamie was NotBrainwashed but rather [[InTheBlood another Myers]] in the making, her evil awakened by the trauma she endured over the Halloween night.

* ShockingSwerve: One of the biggest criticisms of the film is the ending just comes completely out of nowhere and feels like a twist forced in there for the sake of a twist. Most likely a victim of WhatCouldHaveBeen as the [[Film/Halloween5TheRevengeOfMichaelMyers next film]] was supposed to make Jamie the killer.

** Although Halloween 5 would clarify that Jamie was somehow possessed by Michael Myers' evil spirit when she stabbed her foster mother in a clown costume, alternative interpretations of that scene suggest that Jamie was NotBrainwashed but rather [[InTheBlood another Myers]] in the making, her evil awakened by the trauma she endured over the Halloween night.