Alligator II: The Mutation (Alligator 2) (1990)
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12% of users liked it
(218 ratings)
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… More 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. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jon Hess
- Genres
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
- On DVD
- Dec 18, 1991
Critic Reviews
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Andreas Samuelson, Slasherpool
Not worth the watch and you might as well re-watch Jaws. Or Alligator.
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Cast
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Joseph Bologna
as David Hodges
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Woody Brown
as Rich Harmon
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Harlan Arnold
as J.A. Luco
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Christine Avila
as Spanish Woman
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Ray Bickel
as Older Cop
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Bob Cady
as D.J. Jackhammer
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David Correia
as Officer Mejia
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Nicolas Cowan
as Felipe
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Bill Daily
as Mayor Anderson
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Tim Eyster
as J.J. Hodges
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Carmen Filpi
as Wino Henry
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Holly Gagnier
as Sheri Anderson
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Evelyn Guerrero
as Elena
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Richard Lynch
as Hawkins
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Tom Magee
as Strongman
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Buckley Norris
as Doc
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Brock Peters
as Chief Speed
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Julian Reyes
as Reuben Ruiz
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Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Victor
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George Sims
as Patrick
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Dee Wallace
as Christine Hodges
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Prof. Toru Tanaka
as Wrestler
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Jon Van Ness
as Officer Trimble
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Deborah White
as Lynn Holly
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Kane Hodder
as Billy Boy
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Steve Railsback
as Vincent Brown
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Jerry Spicer
as Stiltman/Unicyclist
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Warren Stevens
as Barker
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Jon Paul Jones
as James
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Alan Marcus
as Joe Mac
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Alexia Smirnoff
as Wrestler
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Duane Tucker
as Officer York
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Count Billy Varga
as Announcer
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Jack "Wildman" Armstrong
as Mundo the Wildman
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Tim Hayes
as Helicopter Pilot