🔥 DIRECT FROM HELL REVIEW: The Jerk, Too (1984) 🔥
This week on All2ReelToo, we descend Direct From Hell to revisit one of the most infamous comedy sequels ever made—The Jerk, Too. Was this follow-up a misunderstood oddity… or did it earn its place in cinematic purgatory? Spoiler: we have thoughts.
Mark Blankfield steps into the shoes (and wild innocence) of Navin Johnson as he leaves home for a cross-country adventure that quickly goes off the rails. What starts as a heartfelt trip to Los Angeles for the wedding of his pen pal Marie takes a sharp detour when Navin crosses paths with Diesel, the charismatic leader of a hobo gang. Before you can say “optimum timing,” Navin’s card-playing skills land him smack in the middle of Las Vegas chaos.
We break down the plot twists, questionable creative choices, and whether The Jerk, Too ever stood a chance living in the shadow of the original. Is it a cult curiosity… or a sequel best left forgotten? Tune in and find out.
🎭 Cast Highlights
Mark Blankfield as Navin Johnson
Ray Walston as Diesel
Robert Sampson as Van Buren
Patricia Barry as Mrs. Van Buren
Barrie Ingham as Carl the Butler
Stacey Nelkin as Marie Van Buren
Jean LeClerc as Count Marco
Thalmus Rasulala as Crossroads
Pat McCormick as Dudley
Bill Saluga as Shoes
Mabel King as Mama Johnson
Lina Raymond as Cheetah Johnson
William Smith as Suicide
Pete Schrum as Ugly Eddie
Lainie Kazan as Card Player
🎙️ Laughs, deep dives, and cinematic sins await.
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