The Hidden II
The alien criminal from the first movie is dead, but he left a few eggs which are hatching now. The good alien, who still inhabits Tom Beck's body, has been waiting just in case this happened. Unfortunately, his presence in the body has taken a terrible toll on it, draining it of life energy. Additionally relations with Beck's daughter Juliet (now a cop) have deteriorated. But when the killing starts again, they will need to work together to stop the new generation of aliens.
Why it matters
Alien body horror meets ’90s action in this pulpy sci-fi sequel that ups the grotesque ante without losing its genre grit.
- Practical creature effects amp the visceral terror of alien parasitism — a welcome throwback to Bottin’s legacy.
- A rarer blend of sci-fi horror and cop thriller, with Tom Beck’s deteriorating body adding a physical toll rarely explored in sequels.
- The strained father-daughter dynamic adds unexpected emotional weight amid the chaos.
- Not as tight as the original, but fans of ’90s genre mashups and practical alien nastiness will find plenty to chew on.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
20
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
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