Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)

Fin and April are on their way to New York City, until a category seven hurricane spawns heavy rain, storm surges, and deadly Sharknadoes.

Director:

Anthony C. Ferrante

Writer:

Thunder Levin

Stars:

Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Vivica A. Fox

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian Ziering	...	Fin
Tara Reid	...	April
Vivica A. Fox	...	Skye
Mark McGrath	...	Martin
Kari Wuhrer	...	Ellen
Courtney Baxter	...	Mora
Dante Palminteri	...	Vaughn
Judd Hirsch	...	Ben
Stephanie Abrams	...	Stephanie Abrams
Kurt Angle	...	Fire Chief
Benjy Bronk	...	Homeless Guy
Downtown Julie Brown	...	Nurse Fletcher
Juan Castano	...	Firefighter
Don Castro	...	Transit Cop (as Dan Castro 'Makowski')
Lyman Chen	...	Concierge

Storyline

Having escaped death by the skin of their teeth after the unprecedented meteorological phenomenon in Sharknado (2013), the lucky survivors, Fin, and his former wife, April, find themselves en route to Manhattan, to warn the world about the freakish incident. However, once more, heavy, shark-ridden storm clouds gather in the sky, setting the stage for yet another blood-drenched disaster in the making. This time, the unsuspecting Big Apple is the epicentre of the ferocious tornado, as not one but two violent cyclones are converging into a massive atmospheric anomaly, threatening to level the entire city. Now, veteran Fin has to brave the elements and do what he does best before New York City turns into an endless all-you-can-eat buffet. But, the first Sharknado was already too much to handle. Who can survive a second one?

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Plot Keywords:

second part | new york city new york | psychotronic film | camp | campy | 

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Taglines:

Shark happens!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

14A

Did You Know?

Trivia

Opening scenes: The plane cutting through the clouds like a shark through water, and the pilots discussing whether they had the fish or chicken for dinner are a direct nod to Airplane! (1980), with the aforementioned Robert Hays, once again, playing a pilot.

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Goofs

(at around 9 mins) There is a hole in the cockpit but Fin's hair and clothing never demonstrates any evidence of the wind that would be blowing in the cockpit.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Flight Attendant: Sir, here's your beverage.

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Crazy Credits

Near the end of the film when the fireworks start some lights on the building spell the word "fin" which is the main character's name but it also means "(an) end" in French and Spanish.

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Alternate Versions

A slightly extended cut of the film can be found on the DVD and Blu-ray releases of the film.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)

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Soundtracks

(The Ballad of) Sharknado
Performed by Quint
Written by Robbie Rist and Anthony C. Ferrante
Published by God Bless Captain Vere (ASCAP)
Zero Charisma Publishing (ASCAP)

User Reviews

When Sharks Fly

Things have calmed down since the first "Sharknado" (2013), but not for long… Romantically inclined Ian Ziering (as Fin Shepard) and raspy-voiced Tara Reid (as April Wexler) are on a flight to JFK International Airport in New York City. She is scheduled to give a speech, after authoring the successful book "How to Survive a Sharknado". He just wants a slice of New York pizza. Can't blame him. Accompanied by a theme song swiped from The Ramones, the opening credits get us off to a rollicking start. After an attack by sharks, whipped up by a sudden tornado, Mr. Ziering makes an emergency landing. Despite the fact that several passengers have their heads eaten by flying sharks, and others are whisked out of the plane, many people are reluctant to believe Ziering's dire warning about another "Sharknado". Mostly oblivious to the foreboding weather, citizens go about their everyday business...

Then, the shark hits the fan...

For years, the Syfy (formerly Sci-Fi) Channel has been slaughtering science-fiction film aficionados with the some of the worst "original movies" ever to see the green light of day. The cheap, lurid and derivative stories would sound promising during promotion – then proves themselves a cinematic disaster when viewing. The best of the quick, low-budget productions had a sense of humor. Spoofing the genre, "Sharknado" and "Ghost Shark" (2013) were surprisingly fun. Mindful of this, director Anthony C. Ferrante, writer Thunder Levin (his real name) and the "Asylum" crew respond by treating this sequel as a comedy. They seem to be saying, "We know you're laughing at us, we're laughing with you." The shark attacks are hilarious – and they wouldn't be funny with fantastic special effects and great acting. There will certainly be more "Sharknado" movies, but topping this one will be a challenge...

****** Sharknado 2: The Second One (7/30/14) Anthony C. Ferrante ~ Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Mark McGrath, Vivica A. Fox

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 June 2014 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Sharknado 2: The Second One

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$114,229

Company Credits

Production Co:

Syfy, The Asylum, Macara Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD