How Did This Get Made? Highlander II: The Quickening LIVE! w/ Sam Richardson (HDTGM Matinee)
Jul 1, 2025
Sam Richardson, hilarious actor and comedian from 'Veep' and 'Detroiters', joins the hosts to dive into the absurdity of 'Highlander II: The Quickening'. They explore confounding plot twists and bizarre character choices, like psychic cooking and street sex shenanigans. Find out the odd financial logic of Sean Connery's role and the muddled concept of being a Highlander. From surreal romance to chaotic production tales, the laughter flows as they dissect this cult classic that leaves everyone scratching their heads.
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Sequel's Alien Lore Confuses Fans
- Highlander 2 drastically changes the original movie's lore by making Highlanders aliens from the planet Zeist.
- This alteration confuses viewers and diverges significantly from the first Highlander's setting and story.
Highlanders' Battle for Mortality
- Highlanders are immortal warriors who battle each other to the death to absorb power.
- "The Prize" is mortality and the ability to connect with all life, ending their immortal curse.
Connery's Suit Scene Steals Show
- The best scene involves Sean Connery trying on suits and interrupting a Hamlet play.
- The audience warms to his antics, making it a rare clear and enjoyable moment in the film.