Grizzly II: Revenge
All hell breaks loose when a giant grizzly, reacting to the slaughter of her cubs by poachers, attacks a massive rock concert in the National Park. [This sequel to "Grizzly" (1976) was left unfinished after production wrapped prematurely in 1983, and was not officially released until 2020, though a bootleg workprint version had been in circulation for some years prior to this.]
Why it matters
A long-lost ’80s creature feature finally claws its way into the light, delivering a campy, chaotic bear attack saga frozen in time.
- A time capsule of early ’80s genre filmmaking, with John Rhys-Davies and Louise Fletcher adding unexpected gravitas.
- Practical effects and animatronics that lean hard into the era’s creature design — charmingly rough around the edges.
- A sprawling, oddly paced set piece centered on a rock concert in the wilderness, blending slasher spectacle with eco-horror themes.
- For fans of lost cinema gems and cult curiosities, it’s a fascinating look at a sequel that never was — rough but genuine.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
