Alligator II: The Mutation (1991) YTS

Reviewed by Wuchak 6 / 10

_Derivative sequel materializes over a decade later_ This

**_Derivative sequel materializes over a decade later_** This is a retread of the original 1980 film with different characters and actors. Going by shooting dates (rather than release dates), there’s a ten-year gap between the two, shy of one month. It borrows from the first movie, but also includes elements of “Jaws,” “Humanoids from the Deep” and “C.H.U.D.” While it’s the least of ’em, it’s entertaining enough to watch if you like the others. Brunette Holly Gagnier is a highlight as Roger Healey’s daughter and just as notable as redhead Robin Riker in the first flick. Unfortunately, not enough is done with her and the director didn’t know how to photograph women, as was effectively done with Robin. Dee Wallace is also on hand as the protagonist’s wife while Tania Mejia is worth a mention in a bit part as Gina. The inclusion of the Latino gang leader (Julian Reye) and his relationship with the lead detective (Joseph Bologna) is an interesting original bit. Meanwhile Richard Lynch hams it up as a big-game crocagator hunter. It runs 1h 34m and was shot in Mar 1990 in Los Angeles with Echo Park Lake standing in for the fictitious Regent Park. GRADE: B-/C+

Reviewed by Gimly 5 / 10

Not so much a sequel as a parallel

Not so much a sequel as a parallel almost-remake. _Alligator 2: The Mutation_ isn't as bad as I was expecting it to be, but given that I'd literally just watched the entire thing done better in every way only a few hours earlier in the first _Alligator_, it isn't exactly a success either. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._

Reviewed by HorrorFan1984 4 / 10

Alligator II: The Mutation

An alligator threatens the plans of a slimy condo developer in Alligator II: The Mutation.The film begins with a murder via alligator before we are introduced to our main character David and his family. When he gets to the police station, he sees a report that two men didn't come home the night before and that a severed leg showed up on shore. When he brings it to the police chief and the mayors attention, they try to dismiss the claims of a potential alligator because of a new land development event happening in the area.This event will apparently bring lots of money to the town. We meet the slimy condo developer Vincent Brown who is bringing a lot of money into the city and the area called Regent Park - right where the alligator has been attacking people. It will be up to David and an alligator hunter to stop the mutated beast from attacking the crowd at the development event in Regent Park.I'm not sure why this sequel was made to be honest. Alligator II isn't a terrible film, but it's not needed after we saw it all before in the first film. This one suffers from an identity crisis as well. It's a killer alligator movie but also tries to be a comedy at times. Plus we get the side storyline of the building development scheme and how they are in control of the mayor and the police chief. We get less alligator and more of that plot for the most part. And the times we do see the beast, it's stock footage from the 1980 film. Pretty disappointing.Joseph Bologna isn't the first person I'd choose to lead in a movie like this, but he does a fine job. It's always good to see Dee Wallace who plays David's wife. Legendary Brock Peters was fun to watch as Chief Speed. Woody Brown and Holly Gagnier are cute as the young couple who are finding love during this mayhem. The positives of Alligator II are the actors and the charactersOverall, Alligator II is an unnecessary sequel to a pretty good film from 1980. It has some fun moments, good performances by the actors, and a good finale, but finishes as a below average horror film.4/10

Alligator II: The Mutation

1991

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

Alligator II: The Mutation

1991

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

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_Derivative sequel materializes over a decade later_ This

Not so much a sequel as a parallel

Alligator II: The Mutation

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