Alligator 2: The Mutation
A colossal mutated alligator rampages through a small town after the sewer system flushes it into a lake.
Director(s)
Jon Hess
John Ross Bush
Thomas Schellenberg
Scott Harris
Howard Rutman
Eugene Hess
Janee Hull-Page
Ann Melville
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Gimly
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._
Wuchak
**_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+
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Alligator 2: The Mutation FAQs
The directors of Alligator 2: The Mutation are Jon Hess, John Ross Bush, Thomas Schellenberg, Scott Harris, Howard Rutman, Eugene Hess, Janee Hull-Page, and Ann Melville.
The cast of Alligator 2: The Mutation includes Thomas Rosales Jr. as Victor, Bill Daily as Mayor Anderson, Jon Paul Jones as James, Gene LeBell as Referee, Joseph Bologna as David Hodges, Steve Railsback as Vinnie Brown, Kane Hodder as Billy Boy, Dee Wallace as Christine Hodges, Jon Van Ness as Officer Trimble, Professor Toru Tanaka as Wrestler, Carmen Filpi as Wino Henry, Evelyn Guerrero as Elena, and more.
The duration of Alligator 2: The Mutation is 1h 32 mins.
Yes. You can watch the Alligator 2: The Mutation trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
Alligator 2: The Mutation was released on 05 Jul 1991.
Alligator 2: The Mutation is listed under Horror and Action on Fanbiz.
Alligator 2: The Mutation has 2 reviews on Fanziz, with an average rating of 5.5/10. One reviewer wrote: "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 thin..."
