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Bookmark this pageHouse II: The Second Story (1987)
Director: Ethan Wiley
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From Time Out Film Guide
Jesse McLaughlin (Gross) inherits a house with a secret: his great-great grandpappy, a notorious outlaw from the Old West, was buried in the back garden with a valuable crystal skull imbued with magic powers. So Jesse digs him up. But once the skull is installed on its altar, it creates a series of magic portals by which various baddies travel through time to try to steal it. This sequel to House offers another blend of humour and horror, but the gags aren't particularly sweet, the chills aren't particularly spicy. On the whole an indigestible affair, which fortunately passes quickly through the system.Author: SGo
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- Posted on Jun 04 2008 13:51 The biggest load of illogical rubbish I have probably ever sat through.
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Cast & crew
Director: Ethan Wiley
Producer: Sean S Cunningham
Cast: Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, John Ratzenberger, Lar Park Lincoln, Amy Yasbeck, Gregory Walcott full cast
Genre(s): Horror
Duration: 88 mins
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