Video Violence Part 2 (1988) movie poster

Video Violence Part 2

1988 ·1h 15m · ★ 5.8 (16)

The killers are back and now hosting their own TV show broadcast secretly from their basement. They examine the fine art of murder, letting other aspiring psychos send in videos of their handiwork for the world to enjoy.

Why it matters

A grimy, grindhouse-inflected dive into slasher meta-horror that predates the found-footage craze by a decade.

  • A raw, no-frills underground vibe that captures late-80s DTV excess at its most unhinged and unapologetic.
  • Early example of horror riffing on media obsession and the spectacle of violence, anticipating later self-aware slasher cycles.
  • Practical gore effects lean into sleazy, visceral brutality over polish—perfect for fans of KNB-style DIY carnage.
  • Not for the faint: uneven pacing and murky production values can frustrate, but cult aficionados will find its transgressive spirit compelling.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
100
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
33

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentBody HorrorDehumanizationTorture

TMDB Keywords

basementgoresequelshot on videosovsplatter

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