Highlander II: Il ritorno (released internationally as Highlander II: The Quickening ) is famously regarded as one of the most controversial and derided sequels in cinematic history. Directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, the 1991 film attempted to transition the original's historical fantasy into a dystopian science fiction setting.
The film's chaotic nature was largely due to behind-the-scenes turmoil: Highlander II - Il ritorno
: As costs spiraled, the completion bond company took creative control from director Russell Mulcahy, resulting in a theatrical cut that the director reportedly could not even sit through. 4. Critical and Cultural Legacy : In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed
: Connor MacLeod, now an elderly mortal, has overseen the creation of a massive electromagnetic shield to protect Earth from radiation, leaving the planet in perpetual darkness and humidity. : In the theatrical cut
: Filming took place in Argentina during a period of extreme hyperinflation.
: In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed to be political exiles from the planet Zeist, rather than humans born with a mysterious gift.