38 Years Later... SLAUGHTERHOUSE 2: DEATH METAL is Finally Here! Review

Slaughterhouse 2: Death Metal is the 2025 sequel to the 1987 cult slasher classic Slaughterhouse. The film returns to the Bacon family legacy, focusing on a new generation of gruesome business.Production Overview* Director: Rick Roessler (Director of the original 1987 film).* Producer: Jerry Encoe.* Genre: Horror Comedy / Slasher.* Budget: Approximately $250,000.* Primary Location: The Motor Transport Museum in Campo, California.SynopsisUnlike his brother Buddy from the first film, Cleavon Bacon left the family pig farm seeking a better life. However, Cleavon’s mute son, RemDog, has developed a specialized passion for producing “Wonder Jerky”. Operating out of an old mill surrounded by decaying trucks, the father-son duo sells beef jerky with a “secret ingredient”—human flesh—to anyone unfortunate enough to stray onto their ranch.Cast Details* Sherry Leigh: Returning from the original film as Liz Borden, who has now grown up to become the town sheriff.* Bryan Butler: Stars as Cleavon Bacon (Butler is the real-life owner of the museum where the film was shot).* Remington Tully: Plays the mute son, RemDog.* Hemlock: The death metal band makes an appearance in the film.AvailabilityAs of early 2025, the film has been released on digital platforms including Tubi, Apple TV, and Prime Video. It maintains a run time of approximately 93 minutes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com