I recently rewatched 976-Evil II (1991) on a random streaming site. The storyline follows Spike from the first 976-Evil in a college town plagued by a serial killer who strikes through phone calls. Can he stop satanic demons once again?
Directed by Jim Wynorski (The Lost Empire), the film stars Patrick O'Bryan (No Holds Barred), René Assa (Deep Cover), George 'Buck' Flower (Back to the Future), Leslie Ryan (Night of the Creeps), and Philip McKeon (Alice).
While lacking the magic of the first film, it maintains a strong 80s feel despite its 1991 release. The attire, dialogue, and interactions exude a distinctly 80s vibe. The movie includes classic horror nudity scenes, featuring a great topless opening sequence. However, the storyline feels less compelling and somewhat forced, lacking full development. The possessed professor could have been more menacing, and the calls seemed a bit cheesy. The ending is straightforward and fairly cliché, but there are enjoyable horror scenes, such as the kitchen attack on Spike.
In conclusion, 976-Evil II is a somewhat average addition to the horror genre, with enough redeeming elements to entice diehard horror fans, yet not enough to sufficiently stand out. I would score this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Directed by Jim Wynorski (The Lost Empire), the film stars Patrick O'Bryan (No Holds Barred), René Assa (Deep Cover), George 'Buck' Flower (Back to the Future), Leslie Ryan (Night of the Creeps), and Philip McKeon (Alice).
While lacking the magic of the first film, it maintains a strong 80s feel despite its 1991 release. The attire, dialogue, and interactions exude a distinctly 80s vibe. The movie includes classic horror nudity scenes, featuring a great topless opening sequence. However, the storyline feels less compelling and somewhat forced, lacking full development. The possessed professor could have been more menacing, and the calls seemed a bit cheesy. The ending is straightforward and fairly cliché, but there are enjoyable horror scenes, such as the kitchen attack on Spike.
In conclusion, 976-Evil II is a somewhat average addition to the horror genre, with enough redeeming elements to entice diehard horror fans, yet not enough to sufficiently stand out. I would score this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.