The Mangler 2 (2001) (V)

Director:

Michael Hamilton-Wright

Writer:

Michael Hamilton-Wright (written by)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

Escape Before It Rips You Apart.

Plot:

A teenager girl mistakenly downloads the Mangler 2.0 computer virus into her highschool's new state of the art computer system and all hell breaks loose.

Plot Keywords:

Stephen King | Sequel | Second Part

Cast

Lance Henriksen	...	Headmaster Bradeen (as Lance Henricksen)
Chelse Swain	...	Jo Newton
Philippe Bergeron	...	Chef Lecours (as Phillipe Bergeron)
Dexter Bell	...	Will Walsh
Daniella Evangelista	...	Emily Stone
Miles Meadows	...	Corey Banks
Will Sanderson	...	Dan Channa
Jeff Doucette	...	Janitor Bob
David Christensen	...	Paul Cody
Ken Camroux	...	Mr. Newton
Garvin Cross	...	Mr. Vessey
Brenda Campbell	...	Ms. Shaw
Shawn Reis	...	Mr. Walsh
David Horner	...	Voice of The Mangler (voice)
Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff	...	Newton Computer Voice (voice) (as Elizabeth Savenkoff)

Also Known As:

The Mangler 2: Graduation Day (UK) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and language.

Runtime:

USA:97 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Canada:14A | Germany:16 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Banana Brothers Entertainment Inc.

Goofs:

Factual errors: When Corey Banks references silicone on the periodic table, there is no such element. Silicone is a compound used in breast implants, while silicon is the element on the periodic table used in computer processors

Quotes:

[first lines]
Security Guard: Freeze!

Movie Connections:

Spoofs True Romance (1993)

Soundtrack:

Fallout

Pretty bad

For some reason, I've recently have taken an active interest in horror films, especially B-horror films. So when I caught the movie late at night on Cinemax, I decided to give it a try. I wasn't expecting much, but I still wasn't the least bit impressed. Sure, it could be worse, but it also could be a lot better. There are briefly exciting moments, some cool techno music and hot chicks running around half naked, but I wouldn't give it a recommendation. I haven't seen the original "Mangler," but I know from reading the plot synopsis from that movie that the sequel has virtually no connection. So what's the use of seeing the first movie for comparison? Even the attempts at humor were incredibly lame. What was with that foreign chef with a barely foreign accent? He reminded me of a very badly made clone of Yacov Smirnoff. Amidst all the adolescent mumbo-jumbo, I chuckled at a few of his jokes, but I still wouldn't consider him decent comic relief. The dialogue is horrible. There is an overlong conversation in the opening where the students get together and discuss titles of porno movies, ripped off titles of popular motion pictures. Wow, that's original. The acting is pretty good, but Anthony Hopkins couldn't save this film from being as disastrous as it is. I don't quite believe it deserves the #4 spot on IMDB's worst list (I mean, for God's sake, the site contains EVERY single movie on this God-forsaken planet!), but am I gonna argue about it? What's the use?

My score: 3 (out of 10)

P.S.: Why did the director waste Lance Henriksen's talent with such a small, thankless role? Shame, shame, shame.