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Writer-director Larry Cohen followed his ragged but interesting horror hit It's Alive! with this sequel, which surpassed the original in both creativity and technical expertise. The story opens as ano... read more read more...ther expectant couple, Eugene and Jody Scott (Frederic Forrest and Kathleen Lloyd), are paid a surprise visit by a stranger who turns out to be Frank Davies (John P. Ryan), the father of the original monster baby from the previous film. Davies warns the couple that their unborn child may be similarly at risk, and thereby in mortal danger from a nationwide task force dedicated to destroying the monster infants. Despite their initial apprehension, the Scotts eventually place a tenuous trust in the stranger, who explains that the children are not subhuman animals, but may actually represent the next step in human evolution -- a view shared by members of an underground organization devoted to the protection and study of the children. Davies secretes Eugene and Jody in this group's hideout so that they can attend to the birth of the child in safety. Discovering that their newborn is indeed one of the same mutants, the Scotts undergo a traumatic test of familial integrity, much like that of the Davies family in the previous film. Their emotional turmoil is further compounded by an assault on the compound by members of a rival underground dedicated to eradicating the monster babies, which leads to a grim and violent confrontation. This time out, Cohen is far more assured at the helm, stabilizing his vision with a more elaborate script, higher budget, and good performances. On the downside, the monster-baby FX haven't particularly improved since the previous outing, but Cohen has the good sense to keep the little rubber beasties fairly well-hidden. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Larry Cohen

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DVD Release Date: February 8, 1993

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  • WrenchLT
    January 22, 2011
    WrenchLT
    A tame and dull follow-up to the first film. The story progresses with yet more mutant babies being born across America. But more mutant babies didn't mean more carnage or a higher body count for this sequel. Things liven-up at the end but it comes far too late. Disappointing
  • YosemiteSamFan
    January 29, 2008
    YosemiteSamFan
    A continuance of the monster baby story. This time there are more of them. Some good attack scenes, including at a kids' birthday party. Still has that exploitation feeling. They give us a few more glimpses of the creatures and expand their mythology.
  • ileo
    July 20, 2008
    ileo
    Definitely memorable!!
  • theSwitchbladeSister
    August 28, 2009
    theSwitchbladeSister
    For me, most of the appeal of this movie was seeing just how the hell they could actually conceivably make It's Alive into a sequel. And I can actually kind of dig how they went about making a universe wherein that is possible. It kind of takes away from the freak-accident nature... read more of the first movie, the unexplainable monster that pops out of the womb, to say that this is happening more rapidly and is the "next step in human evolution", but, still, it's an entertaining flick for what it's worth.
  • pacardullo
    October 19, 2008
    pacardullo
    One of the two best sequels to a mutant killer baby movie ever. Great cast. Creepy mutant killer baby puppets / makeup by Rick Baker. Fun stuff.
  • vertigoboy1981
    March 10, 2007
    vertigoboy1981
    Not as strong as the original but still lots of fun. Some great makeup and killer baby effects here. Something about killer babies that really hits a nerve with me.
  • MrTalbotOO7
    March 9, 2007
    MrTalbotOO7
    Great sequel to a classic horror film, suffers only from an occasionally slow pace as it takes a while to get going. Still, likeable characters and a fairly involving plot keep it worth watching, and a very worthy follow-up.
  • guywholikesfilter
    January 12, 2007
    guywholikesfilter
    ok the only reason this mvoie is on here is ebcause i saw it for the first time when i was like 11 i think THIS MOVIE SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME! and it still does

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Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz
July 18, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Less lively than the original. Full Review

Stefan Birgir Stefansson
February 18, 2008
Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is

plain boring

Nick Schager
January 26, 2006
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

Proves poised in its balancing of humor, terror and tragedy. Full Review

Joshua Vasquez
November 4, 2004
Joshua Vasquez, Slant Magazine

The second and third parts of Larry Cohen's It's Alive trilogy are by turns silly and sublime. Full Review

Ken Hanke
March 18, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Stylish little sequel to the freakish success, It's Alive.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Vincent Canby
May 9, 2005
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
July 23, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Nicolas Lacroix
April 4, 2003
Nicolas Lacroix, Showbizz.net

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David Poland
July 26, 2002
David Poland, Hot Button

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