Arklon seeks to steal a neutron bomb to secure his rule back home.
The film features several notable faces, including James Avery (Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ) as a police lieutenant and Robert Z'Dar as a henchman. Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
Dar pursues them through the portal, joined by his loyal animal companions— Ruh the tiger (now a striped tiger instead of the original's black-dyed one), Sharak the eagle , and the ferrets Kodo and Podo . Arklon seeks to steal a neutron bomb to
Once in L.A., Dar teams up with a wealthy California teenager named Jackie Trent (Kari Wuhrer), who helps him navigate the 90s urban jungle. Production & Behind-the-Scenes Once in L
The sequel leaned heavily into slapstick comedy and intentional camp, with Dar experiencing culture shock over things like Rock n' Roll and modern clothing. Reception and Legacy 7 Underrated Fantasy Movie Franchises You Might Have Missed
The story begins in the land of Arok, where Dar learns he has an evil half-brother, (Wings Hauser). Aided by the sorceress Lyranna (Sarah Douglas), Arklon discovers a dimensional portal leading to 1991 Los Angeles, which Lyranna describes as "the most awesome place in the universe".
Unlike the first film directed by Don Coscarelli, the sequel was helmed by the original's producer, . The production was reportedly marked by legal friction; screenwriter Jim Wynorski alleged that Tabet took over directing duties and attempted to remove writing credits, leading to a lawsuit.