The sequel leaned heavily into slapstick comedy and intentional camp, with Dar experiencing culture shock over things like Rock n' Roll and modern clothing. Reception and Legacy 7 Underrated Fantasy Movie Franchises You Might Have Missed

(1991) is the cult-classic, fish-out-of-water sequel that traded the gritty sword-and-sorcery of the original for a campy, dimension-hopping adventure in contemporary Los Angeles. Produced on a $6 million budget , it saw Marc Singer return to his role as Dar, the warrior who can telepathically communicate with animals. Plot: From High Fantasy to Hollywood Blvd

The film features several notable faces, including James Avery (Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ) as a police lieutenant and Robert Z'Dar as a henchman.

Despite the L.A. setting, the fantasy sequences were shot in scenic spots like Glen Canyon and Antelope Canyon in Arizona and Utah.

Unlike the first film directed by Don Coscarelli, the sequel was helmed by the original's producer, . The production was reportedly marked by legal friction; screenwriter Jim Wynorski alleged that Tabet took over directing duties and attempted to remove writing credits, leading to a lawsuit.