The film took a beating at the box office (even though it's earned a more positive appreciation from fans since its release).
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"The Powers That Be" behind the Halloween franchise learned that the hard way when they decided to go with a Halloween III sans Michael Meyers, and the movie paid a heavy price for it (even though it's gained a deeper level of appreciation over the years).
Once you get past the initial "lack of Jason Voorhees"[...]