RANKED! Every Michael Myers Halloween Movie - From WORST to BEST! (Shocking Results!)

Slice and Dice: Ranking Every Michael Myers Halloween Movie by Body Count!

The Ultimate Halloween Massacre: A Bloody Good Time (or Not...)

It's Halloween, and there's no better way to celebrate than by ranking every single Michael Myers movie by how many people he kills! From the classic original (1978) to the most recent installments; even the reboots – let’s explore what makes each movie so special; whether it be good or bad. And because each film's got different degrees of bloody goodness, get ready for a wild ride! This iconic slasher has gone through a lot! There's been success, immense failure, shocking reboots; and some completely bizarre plots thrown in; so many people are surprised and amazed at just how much different some films really were! You might just be shocked at how some films actually played out. Note, we're not rating how good the films are here, just how much blood Michael Myers spills. Get ready, because this is going to get gory!

The Michael Myers Movie Bloodbath: A Gory Ranking (Least to Most Bloody)

13. Halloween: Resurrection (2002): Eleven Deaths (Including a Letdown)

Resurrection totally botches it. They tried adding some gory bits (they tried; it fell extremely flat), ditching all the goodwill from H20. Jamie Lee Curtis makes a brief cameo which was completely disappointing for the ending she gets, while the rest of the cast wanders around in boring scenes that lead to pretty bad killings. Totally boring, sadly predictable.

12. Halloween II (2009): Nineteen Deaths (with a Seriously Weird Dream)

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Rob Zombie's Halloween II starts amazing! Michael goes on a wild rampage! It is awesome, showcasing this tense thriller-style action scene in an earlier part. Then that early action-packed opening completely plummets with some poorly planned and even more disappointing conclusion: it’s all a dream! Then the movie tanks. It’s super violent; yet way, way too ridiculous.

11. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982): Eight Human Deaths (But More!)

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John Carpenter made a Halloween movie WITHOUT Michael Myers. This bizarre anthology attempts to reinvigorate the franchise. It’s about creepy Halloween masks that kill kids— with lots of sacrifices and that Stonehenge plot which was rather questionable, that bizarre plot involving masks from a evil company, is what initially caught attention. Despite a great premise, cheesy effects; weak characters; those disappointing plot devices make the experience forgettable.

(This actually counts far more kills. This article uses a much lower total number – as over twenty victims include non-human characters and androids– things many won't classify as normal humans, hence, they aren’t included here.)

10. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989): Twenty Deaths (with Psychic Nonsense!)

Halloween 5 is that awkward middle child of Jamie Lee Curtis. Some very violent kills but weird supernatural plots. Michael’s got this bright white mask which, curiously, never gets dirty–and then has this showdown which ends strangely with another shocking twist which is immediately made extremely frustrating! And even more unfortunate, it fails to produce any lasting memorable moments from that entire scene; making many consider this the single most forgettable title in the franchise; further making many viewers simply dismiss and forget this one easily.

9. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988): Sixteen Deaths (Family Drama Included)

Michael returns for some slashy fun after that questionable third film that many would completely dismiss without issue. The family drama of his niece, Jamie, however and the mysterious supernatural links makes it different than what had come previously! While some gory kills exist and several creative ways Michael murders; it fails to create an impact because of some bizarre choices concerning the plot design that completely detracts from it.

8. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995): Eight Deaths (Producer’s Cut; 17 Theatrical)

This final "Thorn Trilogy" movie? Utterly bizarre! It adds this weird mystic element involving Thorn–some cult’s evil stuff. Lots of impalements and exploding heads! It makes for a truly wild, cheesy 90s movie, yet it somehow stands out because of its insane over-the-top nature, yet some people still might’ve enjoyed the unique elements of the overall storytelling experience.

7. Halloween Kills (2021): Thirty-One Deaths (An Absolute Bloodbath!)

That epic sequel to the 2018 reboot? A super hyped-up follow-up, Halloween Kills delivered enormous results: a crazy high body count! Even more amazing, those numerous murders were accomplished throughout its limited runtime; it’s utterly gruesome, which became that unique point which made this so notable for many horror fans.

6. Halloween Ends (2022): Eighteen Deaths (The New Michael Myers?!)

Possibly the best ending? That final entry of David Gordon Green’s trilogy completely shifts this story arc; making Laurie’s legacy part of the main narrative focus and the character continues her battle against the continuing issues faced in Haddonfield. It isn't scary but builds suspense brilliantly; Michael largely stays hidden for much of it; this makes the later brutality; those insane gory killings that happen, very, very impactful and very effective; producing those shocking moments only truly found here, showing just how shocking the change in tone was; even more shocking as it delivers both an excellent yet strangely bittersweet resolution; producing that unexpected shift, something so well-executed that makes it highly notable; especially after some poorly made sequels before this release.

5. Halloween (2018): Eighteen Deaths (The Reboot King)

David Gordon Green's reboot sequel (it completely ignored most everything else after the original 1978 version) breathed insane new life into the franchise! A masterful blend of new and old elements. Violent, with superb tension. Jamie Lee Curtis shows this amazing performance and proves why this new version totally shines! While gory, those deaths didn't overshadow what was important, really focusing on some effective and incredibly detailed plotting that had the necessary impact because this specific version did this masterfully!

4. Halloween (2007): Twenty-Two Deaths (Rob Zombie’s Violent Take)

Rob Zombie’s remake was intense and violent. His take on Michael? Super-brutal. This unique vision, a huge departure which greatly surprised everyone, increased this series' overall gory quotient substantially – showcasing twenty-two murders; even more intense than those films shown before. Some shocking kills did however get slightly overshadowed by those really strong performances– they added tons of nuance which was completely appreciated.

3. Halloween II (1981): Ten Deaths (Establishing the Incest Twist!)

This one's a classic. It's great to show just how much impact the original had, but it wasn’t entirely a good choice, for future installments that is: they turned Michael into Laurie's brother, killing him! While the storyline seems interesting on its own, that strange incest subplot impacted what comes later! This has those creative kills which totally help set this installment apart! Sadly, this plot completely detracts from what could have been even more amazing possibilities! It made for questionable narrative direction.

2. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998): Seven Deaths (Jamie Lee's Return)

Jamie Lee Curtis’ return for H20 after several badly made sequels, produced amazing excitement for viewers who largely appreciated her own appearance! The movie delivers; it created some suspenseful horror moments. While the film did get weaker at parts, it completely reset the storyline; establishing this amazing cliffhanger; ending the previous set of storyline ambiguities! This created lasting excitement; building anticipation towards future plots.

1. Halloween (1978): Five Deaths (The Original Slasher Masterpiece!)

That John Carpenter classic which started it all. Even this film, has only five victims in total! Yet that simplicity, combined with its atmosphere; built suspense and minimal music. The simplicity creates this intensely memorable work; further setting Michael Myers as the greatest horror icon ever. It also establishes Laurie Strode and the relationship between Michael and Laurie which becomes incredibly key; affecting much of the plots that follow; truly showcasing those kinds of character relationship developments which became cornerstones in the plot's design. The impact and legacy remain deeply profound; deeply influencing that later legacy in ways never possible through newer versions.

Conclusion: Michael Myers' Bloody Legacy in the Halloween Franchise

These rankings really highlight the entire franchise! While those body counts aren’t necessarily about film quality, the difference is noticeable, showcasing wildly different directions which produced different levels of audience excitement and other very notable, creative ideas which ultimately impact just how some might consider the storytelling effectiveness within different contexts and specific timeframes! Some Movies were amazingly creative despite those shortcomings. And these moments show this diverse series had many great highlights!