![]() At this point, anyone would be happy to discover this photo and move on with their life. In the background is Slim Reeser, his one-time partner turned enemy over the ownership of the skull. ![]() He discovers a photo of his great-great-grandfather (Royal Dano, who starred in plenty of cowboy films) standing in front of an Aztec temple with a crystal skull in his hand. ![]() Jesse has insomnia, which leads to him digging through the basement. They're soon joined by goofball friend Charlie (Jonathan Stark, Fright Night) and his wannabe rock star girlfriend Lana (Amy Yasbeck, who met husband John Ritter on the set of Problem Child). That baby grows up to be Jesse (Arye Gross, who was the original voice of Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years before Daniel Stern took over), who decides to move back into that house with his girlfriend Kate (Lar Park Lincoln, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood). Prologue: a young couple gives up their child before an undead gunman murders them in their mansion. This one has no interest in being serious. If you disliked the comedy in the original film, well, get ready. Reviewed by BandSAboutMovies 7 / 10 Nothing to do with House, but still greatĮthan Wiley, who injected the humor into the original House script, returns to direct the sequel, which comes from a story by Fred Dekker that Wiley adapted. Those expecting bloodshed and jump-scares will be left in the cold, but perhaps with a few drinks in hand and with the right expectations, you'll find "House II: The Second Story" a film deserving of the title "cult classic." Writer/director Ethan Wiley may not have created much of a horror film, but his blend of the supernatural and absurd with a hint of Western makes for a winning recipe that just can't be matched. The score by Harry Manfredini is most memorable, as you'll be humming the film's main theme not long after the credits have rolled. The performances across the board are light-hearted and fun, with plenty of lovable goofballs to go around (a sequel concerning these characters would be a good time). No worries, though, as once you know what to expect, you can have a good time with the film. Taking on a much lighter tone and with little to no violence, this sequel is more like a campy spoof of the first film, which in and of itself was a silly affair. Although a character in "Scream 2" cites the film as a superior sequel, "House II" does little to one-up its predecessor. Hijinks ensue when the lucky owner reunites with his undead great-great-grandfather and, along with his goofy buddy, battles baby pterodactyls, angry outlaws and Bill Maher. In the second installment, a yuppie couple (Arye Gross and Lar Park Lincoln) inherit a mansion, only to discover an alternate universe inside. Reviewed by Minus_The_Beer 7 / 10 I Drank With a Zombieįun but dumb, "House II: The Second Story" is an altogether different tale than that of the original "House," starring William Katt.
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