This sequel takes place a year after the first one. The Freeling family Steven, Diane, Robbie and Carol Anne have moved in with Diane's mother and are trying to put their lives back together, after their last house became possessed and tried to kill them all. Only trouble is that what took over the house in the first place is back and following after the Freelings.

Turns out is wasn't just the graves underneath the house that was causing the trouble. Out underneath the pool Tangire, the magic midget, has discovered a mass grave. A Rev. Kane had lead his followers down there years ago to their deaths, for his own gain. For some reason or another the good preacher wants little Carol Anne. Standard fare after this. Our preacher friend begins to come after our hero family.

Throw in a mystical Indian named Taylor, that’s right Taylor, not Magic Bear or Spirit Eagle, but Taylor an you got all the supporting cast you need. The effects are sub par, mainly the end dimension world and brace wire scene. There are many mirror and pop out scare jumps but that’s about it. Oh yeah there is also a powerful enchanted Indian lance, which sucks. The film has a climax back at the site of the original house from part one and of course there are lots of household and garage items that come alive and attack everyone involved. There is also a good vomit beastie to check out.

This film's only saving grace, hah, is Reverend Kane played by Julian Beck, who should have had a horror movie career that should have lasted a life time. Beck is incredible!!! He almost seems to slither as the preacher. His voice is almost a southern hiss instead of a drawl. There is a scene where he is trying to get into the house that is so creepy and chilling that it could have been a movie in and of itself. There is also this hymn that the preacher is always singing, if you listen close at the end they turn it into a demonic chant during the final showdown. I'm just gonna state this now to tell you much how I liked Beck as the Reverend. IT IS THE MOST UNDERRATED VILLAIN IN HORROR FLICKS!!!!! I feel that strong about it folks, he is great. If you don't believe me watch him again and see for yourself. I don't even think that the man wore make up for the role.

Movie 4/10
Julian Beck 10/10