House II: The Second Story
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Movie Reviews of House II: The Second Story
Movie Review: House 2
Summary: 4 Stars
Great classic 80's B flick.
Still holds the test of time. I enjoyed it as much as the first time I saw it. It's one of those movies you just forgot about.
Movie Review: *Not Scary,But A Good Movie!*
Summary: 4 Stars
I really liked this movie.It had some funny parts in it.If you liked House you should see this one too.Movie Review: Amazingly, not the dumbest movie ever made concerning crystal skulls
Summary: 3 Stars
House 2: The Second Story is a sequel in name only to House. No, not that doctor guy. You know that movie where Katt Williams moves into a house with monsters in the closet and passages to alternate dimensions and stuff? Yeah, that one. Judging from the eerie looking house and the severed hand ringing the doorbell seen on the cover art of House 2, one would be inclined to think that this would be another movie that mixes horror and comedy like the original. However, you may be surprised to find out that House 2 really doesn't incorporate any horror whatsoever. This is a straight up comedy/adventure movie that, if not for some cursing and alcohol references, would probably be suitable for family viewing.
In House 2 we meet Jesse, a young man who has recently come into possession of the titular house that has been in his family for generations. After reading up some some family history, Jesse and his fiend Charlie dig up his great great grandfather, a mummified cowboy who is in possession of a crystal skull that gives its owner immortality. Being the much-sought-after item the crystal skull is, a vast array of characters from different time periods are entering the house through its passages to alternate worlds in pursuit of the skull. Jesse, Charlie, and Grandpa engage in battle to keep the skull theirs.
House 2 isn't a great movie, but it isn't that bad either. If the brand of comedy presented in the original was your kind of thing, then chances are you'll enjoy this one just as much. Anyone that was expecting a HORROR movie will undoubtedly walk away feeling duped, but any rate, House 2 is too silly and light hearted to take much offense. Approach with caution.
Movie Review: Different Address...
Summary: 3 Stars
HOUSE 2 is much sillier, though far less frightening / funny than the original. This time we've got all new characters in a different house, trying to help a living dead cowboy (Royal Dano from Messiah Of Evil, and Killer Clowns From Outer Space) keep a mystical, crystal skull out of the gnarly hands of another (evil) cowboy zombie. The house itself is a portal to alternate realities w/ dinosaurs, monsters, and a cuddly dogger-pillar (!!). John Ratzenberger (Motel Hell, Pixar's entire catalogue) is Bill, the electrician / adventurer who inadvertantly opens a gate to another universe filled w/ angry aztecs! Bill is my favorite character, and is not in it long enough. Bill Maher also stars as an annoying record producer. HOUSE 2 isn't bad as long as you don't expect anything remotely resembling the first movie...Movie Review: Not Gorey Enough to be "Splatstick," But Still Fun
Summary: 3 Stars
A complete departure from the previous installment, "House II" is more of a light comedy with some horror overtones than a serious horror movie.
Still worth the time, though, if only for the ingenious cameo by John "Cliff from Cheers" Ratzenberger. (Interestingly enough, Cliff's buddy Norm [George Wendt] has a supporting role in the first House movie as the annoying next-door neighbour.)