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House II: The Second Story (1987)

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Average Rating: 3/10
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Release Date: Aug 28, 1987 Wide

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This sequel to New World Pictures' surprise horror hit bears little connection with its predecessor apart from the participation of writer Ethan Wiley, who also assumed directorial duties. This time around, the title abode is an old mansion inherited by the great-great-grandson of its original owner, a legendary frontier outlaw. The new owner, Jesse (Arye Gross), whose parents were murdered in the mansion 20 years ago, unwisely searches the premises for a cache of gems believed to be hidden

PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.

Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Ethan Wiley

In Theaters: Aug 28, 1987 Wide

On DVD: Jun 25, 2002

Cast

Arye Gross
Jesse McLaughlin
Jonathan Stark
Charlie
Royal Dano
Gramps
Bill Maher
John
Lar Park Lincoln
Kate
John Ratzenberger
Bill Towner
Amy Yasbeck
Lana
Gregory Walcott
Sheriff
Dwier Brown
Clarence
Lenora May
Judith
Devin DeVasquez
Virgin
Ronn Carroll
Deputy
Mitzi Kapture
Cowgirl
Doug MacHugh
High Priest
Jayne Modean
Rochelle
Gus Rethwisch
Arnold the Barbarian
David Arnott
Banana
Kane Hodder
Gorilla
Gil Birmingham
Featured Warrior
Dean Cleverdon
Slim Reezer
Susan Isaac
Cat
Lar Park-Lincoln

Critic Reviews for House II: The Second Story

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (10) | DVD (7)

If fewer critics were to decry how bad it is, this in-name-only sequel would succumb to the obscurity it deserves.

November 23, 2003 Comment

Jonathan R. Perry

Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

...apparently there's a rule that these House flicks have to feature a star of Cheers, because instead of George Wendt, John Ratzenberger (he played know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin) pops up as a mysterious handyman.

February 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

If nothing else, one of the great titles for a sequel

September 7, 2002 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

A goofy, lightweight, paper-thin, schizophrenic mess.

August 8, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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"House 2 - The Second Story" isn't a horror movie like the first one, it's a horror/comedy. Jesse digs up his great-great-grandfather from his grave and finds out he's still alive. Gramps tells Jesse and Charlie about a lost skull that he has to have. That's when the adventure finally begins. Jesse and Charlie find a

August 15, 2009

Jason Owens

Super Reviewer

I used to dislike this movie, but I now appreciate it as a nice comical contrast to the original House movie. It offers a nice story of a house with rooms leading to different time zones: mixing prehistoric monsters with old wild west heroes and outlaws. Like the first House movie, there's also a nice family connection

July 22, 2007

Lafe Fredbjornson

Super Reviewer

House II: The Second Story Quotes

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1. Gramps: I ain't gonna die if it's the last thing.
– Submitted by john b (37 days ago)
1. John: Who are you supposed to be, Bozo the Clown?
2. Charlie: No, Bozo the Death Machine.
– Submitted by David C (6 months ago)