Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans

The second part of the "Deathstalker" series has a spirited beginning, a fun score, and is overall entertaining because of its campiness, but it's not to be mistaken in any way as a good film. The big surprise here is that, unlike most former models, Monique Gabrielle CAN act: she plays two roles and she manages to give each one a distinct personality (intensely likable/intensely bitchy), and she's the best reason to see this movie. As for John Terlesky, he flashes a smile that is comparable to Tom Cruise's. (**)

This is way funnier than the first one. But depending on your taste, you might not think this is funny. The two main actors really do a good job and as others have stated this is the best of the bunch (I actually bought the 4 movie collection of the series - if you want to call it that).

This is silly and has nudity and there is fighting. As with the first one, but with the added low level humor (that works most of the time I think), this has to be taken with a grain of salt

Deathstalker 2 is the second of a quad of Deathstalker movies. All four films have had the same executive producer, Roger Corman. If you are familiar with Corman's work you will know exactly what to expect. He is said to be the master of low-budget cinema. Just watch Deathstalker 2 and you'll see why. The whole point with Deathstalker 2 (for me anyway) is that it is lightweight, amusing and saucy. On the whole the action scenes involve plastic swords swinging wildly, obviously choreographed by a blind man, and punches missing their target by a good foot but still knocking over the person they were aimed at. The plot is interesting enough to make you want to keep watching and does not make the film seem overly long as a result. A high point for any red blooded B-Movie fan has to be the ladies. Monique Gabrielle, Toni Naples and a whole bunch of extras show some skin through the course of the film. Some might see this as unnecessary rubbish. Believe me, these are the high points of the film, enjoy.

O.K, so you are thinking, "a little bit crap then". But just hold on, try watching whilst a little drunk, or with a bunch of mates or very late at night when nothing else is on the tube. Only then will you get the joke. It's not supposed to be a documentary, it's just for laughs.The ladies are good looking, John Terlesky makes you smile and the action scenes are just down rite hilarious. If it appears in a video rental shops bargain sell-out section, buy it.

Scenes to watch out for include a scary wrestling match between Deathstalker and a huge woman who can only be described as terrifying. A freaky looking dwarf playing the guitar and an epileptic-fit inducing moment that gave me a headache (especially if you have the lights turned down).

This has to rank alongside Roger Corman's best as one of the great cult favorites.

The acting is atrocious and the direction is primitive at best. But there's plenty of action and bare bosoms, which is what such movies are all about.

Terlesky seems to be getting by in Hollywood nowadays as a writer, director and actor in mostly B-movies, but D-2 represents the best of his early days.

"Is Deathstalker your first name or your last?" You gotta love lines like that.

A classic of sorts.

This is one cool flick! Sure, lots of stock-footage -- sure, Deathstalker 1, 3, 4, are all terrible -- but, I promise you, this is a square deal! A funny, knowing, fast-paced comedy that's a hell of a lot better than "Krull" or whatever that friggin' Kevin Sorbo flick that was rightfully ignored in '98 -- Terlesky is the perfect anti-hero, and his fight with LaZar (from "Beneath the Valley of the Dolls" 'enuff said!) is actually taken seriously and is really well done. Oh, and they make Gabrielle look great (which is easy) and give a funny performance (which perhaps wasn't quite so easy). Genre fans give it a look -- makes a perfect double feature w/ "Conan The Barbarian!"