Chelsea Mundae toplined the first Going Under. For this sequel, her more famous sister, Misty takes the lead role. This was in Misty’s pre-Seduction Cinema era when she had short hair and tattoos. So, if you like seeing Misty in her early days getting the shit chloroformed out of her, you should enjoy it.
This time out, the chloroforming creep (once again played by writer/director William Hellfire) brings sexy Misty back to his pad. Not even five minutes into the date and he’s bringing out the chloroform and seeing how much she can take before she passes out. Later, he unties another captive (Amanda Star) and forces her to join in on the chloroforming shenanigans.
Despite the presence of a bigger star, the stakes and scope seem smaller this time out. Overall, it feels more like a remake of the original instead of a sequel, only with the slightest of variations. (For example, the killer holds the girls at knifepoint instead of using a gun.) It’s also shorter, slighter, and unfortunately, more amateurish. In fact, it feels like a step down in quality from Going Under in just about every department. (There is more nudity this time out though, which sort of helps.)
Now that I got that off my chest, I have to say Going Under Part 2 certainly has its moments. Say what you will about it, but the “chloroform in the panties” scene is mighty effective. Other than that memorable bit, there’s really nothing here that approaches the fun of the opening scene in the first film.
Fortunately, the forty-two minute running time flies by. The presence of Misty alone makes it a must-see in my book, even if it’s not one of her best vehicles. Plus, the healthy dose of nudity ensures that the audience, unlike the characters in the film, won’t be nodding off.
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