Alligator II: The Mutation (1991)
Directed by Jon Hess / Jon D. Hess
Genres - Mystery, Horror, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Natural Horror, Creature Film |
Release Date - Dec 18, 1991 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 94 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Cavett Binion
Not so much a sequel to the John Sayles-scripted Alligator as a shoddy remake, this sophomoric low-budget effort plays like a bad TV movie about a swamp-dwelling alligator mutated to monstrous size by toxic waste, munching on the screaming residents of a lakefront community. The naughty polluter who caused this mutation is the property developer himself (Steve Railsback, playing such a cookie-cutter villain that he might as well have a "BAD GUY" sign around his neck). An embarrassed Joseph Bologna plays the cop investigating the mutilation murders; an equally-ashamed Dee Wallace Stone plays the scientist assisting him, who is conveniently married to him as well. In an attempt to remedy the situation, a big-game hunter (Richard Lynch) is called in to bag the beast. When his efforts fail, it's left to Bologna to pick up the pieces -- literally -- and take charge of the situation when the big reptile decides to take in the grand opening of the local amusement park. From a nonsensical script to cheesy special effects that make the beast look like a pool toy, this film shows none of the cynical charm and sly wit that made Alligator so enjoyable.
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amphibian, alligator, animal, attack, investigation, monster, murder, mutant, nuclear-accident, passenger, terrorism, toxic-waste