Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell
Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell

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Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell

1987
Movie
90 min
English

Phil (Mark Watson) wants to bring down Lucas (Mike Abbott) as he made his brother lose all his money in a financial scam. Enlisting the help from Alfred, a Taiwanese thug, that goes about getting even in a most violent manner. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1983 Taiwanese Film "討海的人 " (The Fishing Adventure) with new scenes.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Chuck PrentissGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless ex-convict, recently released from prison, sets out to avenge the murder of his partner and friend. He employs his formidable combat skills and a relentless pursuit of justice to dismantle the criminal organization responsible. The film escalates into a violent showdown as he confronts the kingpin and his enforcers.

Critical Reception

Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell is generally regarded as a low-budget, action-packed exploitation film from the late 80s. While it delivers on its promise of violence and a straightforward revenge narrative, it is often criticized for its simplistic plot, over-the-top action, and minimal character development. It appeals more to fans of direct-to-video action films of the era than to mainstream audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless, no-holds-barred action sequences.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.

  • Noted for Charles Napier's tough-guy performance.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's gratuitous violence and straightforward revenge plot as its main draws, while also noting its low production values and predictable nature.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 1980 film 'The Exterminator,' though it features a different director and cast, and is considered a standalone follow-up.

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