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Horror Cult Classic

Basement broadcasting turns murderous as Howard and Eli host TV for the gore-hungry masses.

VIDEO VIOLENCE 2

1988 · 1h 15m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Howard and Eli, the Video Violence killers host their own TV show, allowing viewers and other aspiring psychos to send in videos of their handiwork.

Quick Answer

What is Video Violence 2 about?

Video Violence 2 is a 1988 American horror film directed by Gary P. Cohen about two killers who host a secret TV show where aspiring psychos share videos of their violent acts.

Programmer's Pick

If you've ever wondered what America's Funniest Home Videos would look like run by sadists with a camcorder and zero boundaries, Video Violence 2 has your answer. Where local cable access meets murder-happy hixploitation, this basement broadcast is anything but family-friendly.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Howard and Eli, notorious for their bloody exploits in the original Video Violence, return with a new twist: they host their own underground TV show from the seclusion of their basement. The program features grisly home videos sent in by a growing legion of would-be killers, showcasing the most depraved acts of violence for a morbidly enthusiastic audience. While some viewers recoil in horror, an even greater number become obsessed fans, fueling an ever-escalating appetite for gore. The tone is laced with dark comedy and satirical jabs at media sensationalism, turning small-town horror into a gleefully grotesque spectacle.

Details & Specs

Director
Gary P. Cohen
Writer
Gary P. Cohen
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Horror

Why Cult

Basement Broadcast Mayhem

The film centers on killers hosting an underground TV show from their own basement, inviting other psychos to contribute homemade horror.

Amateur Snuff Videos

A parade of grisly home movies—sent in by aspiring killers—delivers a satirical take on society's appetite for shock and gore.

Dark Comedy & Gore

Expect slasher kills, severed fingers, nudity, and more, all delivered with a wink of dark humor.

Hixploitation Twist

The movie doubles down on rural horror tropes with small-town psychos taking center stage—direct from the heartland.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Howard and Eli's new TV show

Threat

Serial killers sharing violent home videos

Effect

Spreads violence and encourages more gruesome acts

Setting

Secret basement studio

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Video Violence 2? +

Video Violence 2 was directed by Gary P. Cohen.

When was Video Violence 2 released? +

Video Violence 2 was released in 1988.

How long is Video Violence 2? +

Video Violence 2 has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is Video Violence 2? +

Video Violence 2 is a horror film.

Where can I watch Video Violence 2? +

Video Violence 2 is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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