It: Chapter Two Review: An Ambitious, Worthwhile Sequel
This is ambitious horror filmmaking, and in a lot of ways, I fully admire its ambitions. For me, the film’s sloppiness defines its overall quality.
The Mumbo Jumbo
A cynical young American, Thomas Doubting, stumbles upon a magical amulet which takes him on a mysterious journey to the island of Sinmouth. The eccentric locals believe he is the lost legend of "Mumbo Jumbo" - an entity who will restore their fortunes and rescue the beautiful Princess Vanilla. On his journey, the Mumbo Jumbo discovers Sinmouth's dark secret and saves the inhabitants from their greatest enemy and his villainous slave.
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A cynical young American, Thomas Doubting, stumbles upon a magical amulet which takes him on a mysterious journey to the island of Sinmouth. The eccentric locals believe he is the lost legend of "Mumbo Jumbo" - an entity who will restore their fortunes and rescue the beautiful Princess Vanilla. On his journey, the Mumbo Jumbo discovers Sinmouth's dark secret and saves the inhabitants from their greatest enemy and his villainous slave.
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Genre:Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy
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Runtime:82 minutes
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Cast
Stephen Cookson
Director
Richard O'Brien
Archie
Jamie Walters
Thomas Doubting
Brian Blessed
Lucifer Bounder
Joss Ackland
Mayor Smith
John Inman
Father Chinwag
Nigel Davenport
Major cowpat
Sylvester McCoy
Mr. Tallman
Josephine Tewson
Miss Hodges
Melinda Messenger
Princess Vanilla
Stephen Cookson
Tramp
Mel Harris
Dolly Bird
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