Xtro 2: The Second Encounter (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1990, Xtro 2: The Second Encounter is a horror and science fiction film directed by Harry Bromley Davenport, running about 92 minutes. “Part Alien. Part Predator. All Terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An underground government facility is locked down by its A.I.-controlled computer when an alien entity travels through a dimensional portal and threatens the lives of everybody inside.
Who’s in it. Xtro 2: The Second Encounter stars Jan-Michael Vincent as Dr. Ron Shepherd, Paul Koslo as Dr. Alex Summerfield, Tara Buckman as Dr. Julie Casserly and Jano Frandsen as McShane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Xtro 2: The Second Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xtro 2: The Second Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xtro 2: The Second Encounter tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xtro 2: The Second Encounter (1990)?
- In US, Xtro 2: The Second Encounter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xtro 2: The Second Encounter worth watching?
- Xtro 2: The Second Encounter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Xtro 2: The Second Encounter?
- Xtro 2: The Second Encounter stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Paul Koslo, Tara Buckman, Jano Frandsen and Nicholas Lea.
- When was Xtro 2: The Second Encounter released?
- Xtro 2: The Second Encounter was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.