The Skipper 2
The Skipper 2

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The Skipper 2

1989
Movie
89 min
Hebrew

Abba Ganuv is the heart warming story of single father "chiko" Ben David - a struggling sailor and his only son Ben.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Stewart RaffillGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of college students on spring break are targeted by a sadistic killer who has a penchant for disguises. The killer, known as 'The Skipper', stalks them through a remote cabin and the surrounding wilderness. As the body count rises, the remaining students must band together to survive the night and uncover the killer's motives.

Critical Reception

The Skipper 2 was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered a poorly made and derivative slasher film that fails to deliver on its premise. The film is often criticized for its weak plot, uninspired direction, and gratuitous violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.

  • Lack of character development and gratuitous violence contribute to its poor quality.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the slasher genre.

Google audience: Google user reviews are generally scarce for this film, but the few available tend to reflect the critical consensus, citing its low production values and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

Despite being a sequel, 'The Skipper 2' was released direct-to-video and had no prior theatrical release, nor did it feature any returning cast or crew from the original 'The Skipper' (1976), which itself was a largely forgotten film.

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