Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation

Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991
Movie
92 min
English

A giant mutated alligator runs riot in a small town after the sewer system washes it into a lake.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jon HessGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the Florida Keys, a mysterious toxic chemical spill from a genetics lab causes a baby alligator to grow into a monstrous, man-eating creature. This mutated reptile begins a terrifying reign of terror, preying on unsuspecting swimmers and locals. A determined police chief and a zoologist team up to stop the creature before it claims more lives, facing immense danger and disbelief from authorities.

Critical Reception

Alligator 2: The Mutation was met with generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, often considered a forgettable sequel to the original. It was criticized for its predictable plot, low-budget effects, and less compelling creature design compared to its predecessor. While it offered some standard creature-feature thrills, it failed to live up to the expectations set by the first film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A weak sequel relying on dated special effects.
  • Lacks the tension and creativity of the original.
  • Offers little more than standard creature-feature clichés.

Google audience: Audience reception for Alligator 2: The Mutation appears to be largely negative, with viewers often citing the film's poor special effects, uninspired storyline, and a general lack of originality as major drawbacks. Many feel it does not live up to the standards of the first film.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in Florida, the primary filming location was actually in Mexico, allowing for a lower production budget.

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Gimly

Gimly

Not so much a sequel as a parallel almost-remake. _Alligator 2: The Mutation_ isn't as bad as I was expecting it to be, but given that I'd literally just watched the entire thing done better in every way only a few hours earlier in the firs...