Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
A beast-speaking warrior crosses through time to prevent his ruthless brother from bringing an atomic bomb into a sword-and-sorcery world.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- playful
- tongue in cheek
- cult movie night
- 90s nostalgia viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel silly and underwritten, though some appreciated its breezy tone, tongue-in-cheek approach, and likable performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dar travels from his native fantasy land to modern Earth while pursuing an atomic bomb.
The time portal transports Dar and other characters between his native land and Earth.
The film mixes warrior combat and atomic-bomb stakes with deliberately frivolous humor and satire.
Arklon's attempt to steal an atomic bomb brings nuclear technology into Dar's sword-and-sorcery world.
Films like Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time, and why
The Beastmaster
fantasy adventure with sword-and-sorcery elements, a charismatic warrior protagonist, and playful genre escapism
The Scorpion King
time-travel adventure combining modern weapons, ancient-world fantasy, broad humor, and fish-out-of-water action
Conan the Destroyer
lighthearted fantasy adventure centered on a powerful warrior confronting supernatural threats across contrasting worlds
Army of Darkness
genre mash-up of historical fantasy, contemporary technology, action combat, and comedic tonal shifts
Movie Details
- Director
- Sylvio Tabet
- Release Date
- 1991-06-08
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 4.7 / 10 (87)
Cast
- Marc Singer
- Kari Wührer
- Sarah Douglas
- Wings Hauser
- Robert Fieldsteel
- Arthur Malet
- Robert Z'Dar
- James Avery
- Mark Roberts
- Michael Berryman
Common questions
- What is Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time about?
- A beast-speaking warrior crosses through time to prevent his ruthless brother from bringing an atomic bomb into a sword-and-sorcery world.
- What is Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time as moderate.
- What did critics think of Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time?
- Critics broadly found the sequel silly and underwritten, though some appreciated its breezy tone, tongue-in-cheek approach, and likable performances.
- Which films are like Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time?
- Films with a similar feel include The Beastmaster, The Scorpion King, Conan the Destroyer, and Army of Darkness.
- How long is Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time?
- Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time runs 107 minutes.
