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_**Lost sequel from 1983 finally released in 2020-2021**_
At Yellowstone National Park a colossal mother grizzly is enraged by the slaying of her cub by poachers. She goes on a killing spree, but the timing is bad because a highly public...
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020Movie74 minEnglish
All hell breaks loose when a giant grizzly, reacting to the slaughter of her cubs by poachers, attacks a massive rock concert in the National Park. [This sequel to "Grizzly" (1976) was left unfinished after production wrapped prematurely in 1983, and was not officially released until 2020, though a bootleg workprint version had been in circulation for some years prior to this.]
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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Mike Bencich•Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller, Adventure
Plot Summary
A massive grizzly bear, enraged by the death of its mother, embarks on a violent rampage through a national park. The bear, genetically enhanced and exhibiting unnatural intelligence and ferocity, targets a group of campers and park rangers. A seasoned park ranger and a zoologist must band together to stop the deadly beast before it claims more lives.
Critical Reception
As 'Grizzly II: Revenge' was filmed in 1983 but only received a limited release in 2020, critical reception is scarce and largely retrospective, often focusing on its delayed appearance and cult status. Reviews acknowledge its B-movie charm and over-the-top creature feature elements, but its age and production issues are frequently noted.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its schlocky, old-school creature feature thrills.
- Noted for its surprisingly gory practical effects and relentless pace.
- Its delayed release and cult following are often highlighted.
Google audience: Audience reviews are limited due to its niche release, but generally point to its appeal as a fun, albeit dated, monster movie for fans of the genre.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Although officially released in 2020, 'Grizzly II: Revenge' was filmed in 1983 and remained unreleased for nearly four decades due to various production and financial issues, becoming something of a legendary lost film in the process.
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