Inner Sanctum 2
| Inner Sanctum 2 | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Fred Olen Ray |
| Written by | Fred Olen Ray, Steve Armogida |
| Produced by | Alan Amiel |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hanania Baer |
| Edited by | Stephen Eckelberry |
| Music by | Chuck Cirino |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia TriStar Home Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Inner Sanctum 2 is a 1994 American erotic thriller directed by Fred Olen Ray[1][2] and starring Tracy Brooks Swope, Michael Nouri, Sandahl Bergman, Margaux Hemingway, and David Warner. The film is a sequel of Inner Sanctum and follows a story of the woman who, after killing her husband in self-defense, is targeted by his family while a murderer also stalks her. The film is filled with a tense atmosphere, elements of mysticism and eroticism, exploring the themes of guilt, fear and attempts to overcome psychological trauma.[3]
Plot
[edit]The main character, Jennifer Reed, is on the verge of a nervous breakdown after she was forced to kill her husband in self-defense, who attempted to kill her. This tragedy caused serious mental trauma to Jennifer, and now she has a nightmare every night in which her husband haunts her.[4]
Jennifer is trying to start a new life, but her late husband's relatives are trying to sue for part of his property, putting additional pressure on her. At the same time, the woman struggles with her fears and the feeling that dead secrets from the past are not letting go. The situation is aggravated by the appearance of a mysterious stranger, who increasingly threatens her mind and safety.
Cast
[edit]- Tracy Brooks Swope as Jennifer Reed
- Michael Nouri as Bill Reed
- Sandahl Bergman as Sharon Reed
- Margaux Hemingway as Anna Rawlins
- David Warner as Dr. Lamont[5]
- Robert Quarry as Steve Warren[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Nowlan, Robert A.; Nowlan, Gwendolyn Wright (2001). The Films of the Nineties: A Complete, Qualitative Filmography of Over 3000 Feature-length English Language Films, Theatrical and Video-only, Released Between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1999. McFarland. p. 280. ISBN 978-0-7864-0974-7. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Heerden, Bill van (2 September 2015). Film and Television In-Jokes: Nearly 2,000 Intentional References, Parodies, Allusions, Personal Touches, Cameos, Spoofs and Homages. McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-4766-1206-5. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Liebenson, Donald (1995-01-06). "A-Titles Say It All for Prince of the B-Films : Videos: Filmmaker Fred Olen Ray says, 'You've got to grab people's attention.' He has for over a decade". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Inner Sanctum II (1994)". Letterboxd. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Phillips, Alastair; Vincendeau, Ginette (25 July 2019). Journeys of Desire: European Actors in Hollywood - A Critical Companion. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 464. ISBN 978-1-83871-657-8. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Pitts, Michael R. (9 October 2024). Horror Film Stars, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 391. ISBN 978-1-4766-1034-4. Retrieved 13 September 2025.