Lake Placid 2 (2007) (TV)

User Rating:

3.0/10   

Director:

David Flores

Writers:

Todd Hurvitz (screenplay) and
Howie Miller (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

28 April 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Horror

Plot:

A sequel to horror movie Lake Placid (1999). |

Plot Keywords:

Sequel | Lake | Dog | Crocodile | Animal Attack

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 25

3:00 PM

SYFY

Cast

John Schneider	...	Sheriff James Riley
Sarah Lafleur	...	Emily 'Emma' Warner
Sam McMurray	...	Struthers
Chad Collins	...	Scott Riley
Alicia Ziegler	...	Kerri
Joe Holt	...	Ahmad
Ian Reed Kesler	...	Thad
Justin Urich	...	Larry
Cloris Leachman	...	Sadie Bickerman
VJ Kewl	...	Rachel (as V.J. Benson)
Robert Blush	...	Frank
Jonas Talkington	...	Cal Miner
Terence H. Winkless	...	Deputy Dale Davis (as Terry Winkless)
Michael McCoy	...	Tillman
Andrea Enright	...	Female Deputy

MPAA:

Rated R for creature violence and some nudity.

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Argentina:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Company:

Asgaard Branding

Goofs:

Continuity: The plane used by Struthers is actually CGI, when showing a view of the lake from the campsite the plane isn't there. It is supposed to be by the boat! (at 29mins 19 secs min into the movie approx)

Quotes:

Sadie Bickerman: Don't get eaten.

Movie Connections:

References "Barney Miller" (1975)

Not worth the time

I'd seen Lake Placid at a friend's house one night, and thought it entertaining, so I was happy to see a sequel was going to be shown. Now though, I have to say I wish they hadn't bothered. Overall, the movie is just poorly done. The acting is terrible; even John Schneider, who I usually enjoy, disappointed me. I'd equate the acting in the film with a middle school performance. And something was off with the sound- it almost sounds like they pre-recorded all the lines, and just matched it up with the film.

The special effects, if possible, are even worse than the acting. Very fake looking, and extremely amateur; this looks like a high school project! There are several times when you can see parts of the crocodiles magically pass through things.

On the plus side, little as it is, some of the characters were mildly entertaining in the sense that the acting was so terrible. There's one actor in particular who screamed like a girl, and that made me laugh. I'll also add that if you saw and liked the first, you may want to watch this just to satisfy your curiosity. Beyond that though, it's not worth it.