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House II: The Second Story

  • 1987
  • 15
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
13K
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House II: The Second Story (1987)
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The new owner of a sinister house gets involved with reanimated corpses and demons searching for an ancient Aztec skull with magic powers.The new owner of a sinister house gets involved with reanimated corpses and demons searching for an ancient Aztec skull with magic powers.The new owner of a sinister house gets involved with reanimated corpses and demons searching for an ancient Aztec skull with magic powers.

  • Director
    • Ethan Wiley
  • Writers
    • Fred Dekker
    • Ethan Wiley
  • Stars
    • Arye Gross
    • Jonathan Stark
    • Royal Dano
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    13K
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    • Director
      • Ethan Wiley
    • Writers
      • Fred Dekker
      • Ethan Wiley
    • Stars
      • Arye Gross
      • Jonathan Stark
      • Royal Dano
    • 111User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Arye Gross
    Arye Gross
    • Jesse
    Jonathan Stark
    • Charlie
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Gramps
    Bill Maher
    Bill Maher
    • John
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Bill
    Lar Park-Lincoln
    Lar Park-Lincoln
    • Kate
    • (as Lar Park Lincoln)
    Amy Yasbeck
    Amy Yasbeck
    • Lana
    Gregory Walcott
    Gregory Walcott
    • Sheriff
    Dwier Brown
    Dwier Brown
    • Clarence
    Lenora May
    Lenora May
    • Judith
    Devin DeVasquez
    Devin DeVasquez
    • Virgin
    • (as Devin Devasquez)
    Jayne Modean
    • Rochelle
    Ronn Carroll
    Ronn Carroll
    • Deputy
    Dean Cleverdon
    Dean Cleverdon
    • Slim
    Doug MacHugh
    • High Priest
    Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture
    • Cowgirl
    David Arnott
    • Banana
    Kane Hodder
    Kane Hodder
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    • Director
      • Ethan Wiley
    • Writers
      • Fred Dekker
      • Ethan Wiley
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    7Minus_The_Beer

    I Drank With a Zombie

    Fun but dumb, "House II: The Second Story" is an altogether different tale than that of the original "House," starring William Katt. In the second installment, a yuppie couple (Arye Gross and Lar Park Lincoln) inherit a mansion, only to discover an alternate universe inside. 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.

    Although a character in "Scream 2" cites the film as a superior sequel, "House II" does little to one-up its predecessor. 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. No worries, though, as once you know what to expect, you can have a good time with the film. 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). 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.

    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. 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."
    5lee-p-sherman

    Good Parts + Random Junk = Mediocrity

    The enjoyable parts prevent this from being a truly bad film, but only just. The original "House" probably never made anyone's list of top horror movies, but it's entertaining in its own, modest way. I can't say the same for "House II." Nor can I honestly say it's a sequel. It doesn't feature any of the characters from the original. It's also a completely different house. The house in "House" was built on a weak spot between our world and the world of the dead, while the house in "House II" was built at the crossroads of time and space. This is, I believe, an important distinction. There doesn't seem to be any reason for calling this "House II," except to justify the clever subtitle.

    But that's not the only problem. The filmmakers clearly didn't know what kind of film they wanted to make, and the result is a jumbled mess. It starts off promising, and is shaping up to be a good haunted-house horror film when it suddenly and inexplicably becomes a fantasy-adventure comedy, during which time the ghost that the movie once seemed to be centered around is never seen and hardly mentioned. Then, after the viewer has adjusted to the new premise, the ghost comes back, and none of the threads brought up during the middle part are properly resolved. It's all pushed aside for a dramatic dénouement, followed by a final scene that raises further questions rather than answering any of the many existing ones.

    I should also add that this movie contains several insults to the viewer's intelligence, which I wouldn't excuse even if it were an out-and-out comedy. In one scene, our hero falls hundreds of feet, but falls into a portal that lets him out right above the floor in his own house. The problem is that his momentum shouldn't change, so he should still be dead. In another scene, a zombie is strangled until he loses consciousness. Just think about that one for a moment.

    So why did I give this an average review? Because there are good points. It's original, for starters. It may be hugely disjointed with little internal logic, but at least it isn't just retreading old clichés. It features characters who you care about, because they're fairly believable and interesting. It boasts special effects that are well above par for 1987, and some visually intriguing scenes and designs. The humor, as misplaced as it may be at times, is often quite funny. And, above all, there is John Ratzenberger as "Bill Towner, electrician and adventurer." The part with him is just great, not just because of his performance, but the way his character is written, and the sequence's juxtaposition of the banal and the otherworldly. Sadly, he's only in that one scene. If the movie had begun and ended with him, it could have been an '80s fantasy comedy classic (but still wouldn't really be a sequel to "House"). Actually, there are at least three different movies in here, all of which could have been good if they hadn't been thrown together to form a single, unfocused movie.

    "House II" isn't a winner, nor is it a complete waste of time. Watch it if the things I've described have piqued your curiosity, but don't expect it to be too entertaining overall.
    Cyber256702000

    A House for the Kids

    Jesse and his girlfriend move into an old mansion that his parent died in 25 years ago. He starts to learn about his past through old books in the basement and learns of his great grandfather who was an adventure and found a crystal skull. Jesse decides that he is going to find the crystal skull with the help of his friend Charles, but he soon finds more than he bargained for.

    House was a quirky horror comedy in the vain of Evil Dead, House 2 drops all the horror and bumps up the comedy and becomes more of a goofy kids movie in the vain of The Goonies. The monsters in this one are for the most part non-threatening cute puppets and such and the comedy is mostly bizarre (why does Charles have an uzi?, Why is the electrician an adventurer?) Nothing really makes sense, but the random nature makes it funny.

    This film is also more of an adventure film in which the house opens up portals into other time periods which gives the film an overall episodic feel and keeps things a bit fresh and interesting.

    The acting isn't very good, but in a film like this it doesn't need to be. The special effects are fairly good and I loved the cute monster puppets and stop motion effects.

    House 2 is a stupid movie, I can't see fans of the first movie liking the second one to well. It has almost nothing in common with the first one, there are no returning characters and even the house is different. But I still kind of liked it, maybe even better than the first. This one is more for kids than adults, but if you like bizarre random humor, you might get a kick out of this.

    ** out of ****
    JetAviator

    Creative story, good acting = Well worth watching!!

    If you liked Army of Darkness... you will want to see this movie!

    This movie is a comedy, horror, fantasy type similar to "Army of Darkness". House 2 however, has nothing to do with the original release of "House". It is a stand alone movie. Good acting and a creative story line make this well worth watching!
    Michael_Elliott

    Entertaining Sequel

    House II: The Second Story (1987)

    ** 1/2 (out of 4)

    Jesse (Arye Gross) inherits his family's old house and soon he learns about a mysterious legend surrounding a crystal skull. Pretty soon his long dead grandpa (Royal Dano) is alive and they must look for the skull as well as battle the creatures who also want it.

    In 1985 HOUSE was released to some rather good reviews and the film ended up doing quite well at the box office. Of course, that means a sequel was bound to follow and two years later came HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY. Unlike a lot of sequels that just try to copy the formula of the first film, this one here at least tried to actually deliver a "second story" and for the most part this was an entertaining picture.

    As was the case with the first movie, this one here does a nice job at mixing up the horror and comedy elements. I'd argue that this one here is much more comedy than the previous film but there's nothing wrong with that and especially since we get some pretty good bits here. I must say that the grandpa character was a lot of fun and made for some funny scenes and especially early on when he tries to get re- connected in a world that he's been away from for a hundred years.

    Gross makes for a good lead here and manages to keep you entertained through his character's journey. Jonathan Stark is also good as his friend who goes along for the adventure. Dano is the real standout here as he does a wonderful job in the role of the grandpa who is basically a zombie. THe supporting cast includes Bill Maher, John Ratzenberger and Lar Park-Lincoln.

    HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY certainly shows its "B" movie roots but that's not a bad thing. The creature designs are quite good and for the most part the film is entertaining enough to make it worth watching.

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    • Trivia
      To aid in the promotion of the movie, a number of giveaway items were sent to theaters. These included crystal skull night-lights and caterpuppy figurines.
    • Goofs
      After "Gramps" feeds the worm-dog a bottle of beer, he tells the animal to go off and play, while turning him to the floor. It's then that you can see the obvious arm of the puppeteer, clothed in the same cloth of the blanket "Gramps" is using.
    • Quotes

      Bill: There it is. Looks like you've got some kind of alternate universe in there or something.

    • Alternate versions
      The Swedish VHS release is cut in the scene where Slim gets his head blown off.
    • Connections
      Featured in Svengoolie: House II The Second Story (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
      (uncredited)

      Written by Patty S. Hill & Mildred J. Hill

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1987 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Resurrección satánica II
    • Filming locations
      • Stimson House - 2421 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Sean S. Cunningham Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,800,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,573,934
      • Aug 30, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,800,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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