Stuff To Blow Your Mind Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 1
Jun 9, 2025
Dive into the cult classic 'Highlander II: The Quickening' as hosts explore its eccentric charm and the complexities of immortality. They humorously dissect the bizarre twist revealing Immortals as aliens from Zeist and the film’s varying cuts. Highlights include stunning visual aesthetics influenced by director Russell Mulcahy, memorable performances from Sean Connery and Michael Ironside, and the film's dystopian themes. The podcast brings nostalgia and analysis, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the film and its place in cinema history.
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Highlander 2's Unique Badness
- Highlander 2 is famously bad but in an electrifyingly entertaining way similar to Ed Wood's films.
- Its brokenness fuels a unique charm, making it hilariously engaging and emotionally powerful.
Multiple Versions of Highlander 2
- Highlander 2 has multiple official cuts which differ greatly, especially in plot and scenes.
- The original theatrical cut, called the Zeist cut, features the controversial alien origin of immortals, removed from later cuts.
Fans Reject Immortals' Origins
- Fans wanted origins of immortals answered but disliked the alien backstory introduced.
- Answering mysteries sometimes diminishes the romanticism and mystery crucial to fan appeal.