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Xtro 2: The Second Encounter (1990): Cast & Plot

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Xtro 2: The Second Encounter is a 1990 sci-fi horror film directed by Harry Bromley Davenport, starring Bob Wilde as Secretary Kenmore, Michael Metcalfe and Thom Schioler. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Xtro 2: The Second Encounter (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Xtro 2: The Second Encounter About?

The premise of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Combining alien horror with predator instincts, the film traps an underground government facility in a lockdown imposed by its AI‑controlled computer. When an otherworldly entity slips through a dimensional portal, the AI’s protocols seal the doors, forcing personnel to confront a terrifying, unknown menace that threatens everyone inside.

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • exploitation
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • creature feature
  • biopunk
  • monster horror
  • b horror
  • scientist
  • monster
  • blood
  • dead woman with eyes open
  • babe scientist
  • second part
+16 more
  • parallel world
  • slime
  • skeleton
  • helicopter
  • giant creature
  • exploding chest
  • elevator shaft
  • creature
  • alternate dimension
  • alien monster
  • computer
  • future
  • sequel
  • alien
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Cast & Characters

Bob Wilde leads the cast as Secretary Kenmore, with Michael Metcalfe as Dawson and Thom Schioler as Hoffman. Directed by Harry Bromley Davenport; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter

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From the director

More from Harry Bromley Davenport

More films directed by Harry Bromley Davenport: Frozen Kiss, Smile Pretty, Haunted Echoes and Mockingbird Don’t Sing.

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Plot

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Plot Summary

What happens in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the shadowy depths of an underground facility called Nexus, a top-secret experiment is witnessed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense Bob Kenmore. The test sends three volunteers—Dawson, Hoffman, and Marshall—into another dimension, a place where an unseen force immediately closes in on them. The disaster forces Kenmore to threaten a shutdown of Nexus, questioning the value and safety of a project that now teeters on the edge of catastrophe.

Full summary

The whole story of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter, scene by scene

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Videos

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Xtro 2: The Second Encounter?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who threatens to shut down Nexus after the disastrous experiment?

Cars

Cars in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter

3 cars on screen, including the 1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1990 Toyota 4Runner.

  • 1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter 1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 1990 Toyota 4Runner in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter 1990 Toyota 4Runner Minor role
  • Cushman Titan in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Cushman Titan Background role
Details

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Xtro II: The Second Encounter” and “Xtro II - Die zweite Begegnung”.

Also known as
  • Xtro II: The Second Encounter
  • Xtro II - Die zweite Begegnung
  • Η Δεύτερη Επαφή
  • Xtro II
  • Xtro 2 Activité extra-terrestres
  • Estranhas Metamorfoses 2: O Reencontro
  • Xtro 2 El segundo encuentro
  • X-Tro 2 - Die zweite Begegnung
  • Il ritorno dell'alieno
  • XTRO 2: KOLEJNY POJEDYNEK
  • 黑洞拦截
  • Xtro 2: O Reencontro
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  • Экстро 2: Вторая встреча

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FAQ

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Xtro 2: The Second Encounter?

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Xtro 2: The Second Encounter released?

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter was released on May 4, 1990.

Who directed Xtro 2: The Second Encounter?

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter was directed by Harry Bromley Davenport.

More films by Harry Bromley Davenport

Who is in the cast of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter?

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter stars Bob Wilde as Secretary Kenmore, Michael Metcalfe as Dawson and Thom Schioler as Hoffman, among 18 credited actors.

Does Xtro 2: The Second Encounter have a post-credit scene?

No. Xtro 2: The Second Encounter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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