The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra is one of my favorite films of all time. It functions both as a brilliant parody and a pitch perfect recreation of z grade sci fi from the 50's . There are moments in that film that it is really profoundly hard to tell if the film is good, bad, intentionally bad or what. It has exactly the manic energy that defines so much of z grade films from the 50's and 60's. Unfortunately, the sequel simply doesn't capture this dual quality. It is a mere parody. The sequel is more easily enjoyed but it is far less artistically successful.
Now, it is an extremely funny parody. And the sequel is much more technically polished. The props and costumes have far less of the found object look than the first film. Likewise, the pace of the story is a lot stronger. I would guess most people would find this adventure more readily accessible. I did like the tie ins to the first film and the introduction of the jungle film tropes. That provided a lot of laughs.
I think the filmmakers were given too much money and time on this film. The first film had an authentic shoe string budget feel to it . The creation of that aspect feels forced. The overall look of the film is too expensive.
A good comedy but nowhere near the singular experience of its predecessor.
Now, it is an extremely funny parody. And the sequel is much more technically polished. The props and costumes have far less of the found object look than the first film. Likewise, the pace of the story is a lot stronger. I would guess most people would find this adventure more readily accessible. I did like the tie ins to the first film and the introduction of the jungle film tropes. That provided a lot of laughs.
I think the filmmakers were given too much money and time on this film. The first film had an authentic shoe string budget feel to it . The creation of that aspect feels forced. The overall look of the film is too expensive.
A good comedy but nowhere near the singular experience of its predecessor.