Filmmakers Ferd and Beverly Sebastian follow up their original Hicksploitation classic with this similarly sleazy sequel. As could be expected, it's not as much fun as the first "Gator Bait". For one thing, Claudia Jennings is sorely missed. For another, it's pretty slow to really get started and the climactic action just isn't as satisfying overall as it ought to be.
It plays rather like an imitation of "I Spit On Your Grave", as a gang of drooling redneck horndogs decide they're going to have their way with Angelique (Jan Sebastian), the city-gal wife to Big T (Tray Loren), who's all grown up since the events of the original. The leader of this gang is Leroy (Paul Muzzcat), who's determined to keep an old family feud going. After the inevitable defiling of the pretty Angelique, she gets her chance for escape and ultimately plans on revenge.
The gritty look of the film is just perfect for these sordid goings-on. The almost nonstop Cajun music is likewise the perfect accompaniment. Unfortunately, as already said, this movie takes a long time to get to the good stuff. The final half hour has its moments, especially a lengthy river chase featuring some good camera-work. But the revenge portion of "Gatorbait II: Cajun Justice" just doesn't hit the spot as well as it should. The only truly amusing punishment doled out is a head sealed inside a bag that happens to contain some rattlers.
She may not make anybody forget the legendary drive-in goddess Ms. Jennings, but Sebastian does do a creditable job and also looks quite nice in (and out of) her revealing primary outfit. Loren is very affable as the swamp dwelling Big T who does his best to toughen up his wife. The guys playing the antagonists are appropriately loathsome; Muzzcat is a hoot as the depraved ringleader.
This is basically enjoyable for fans of trash even if it can't quite compare to its predecessor. If you enjoy anything with hot babes and backwoods boors, you're sure to get some entertainment out of it.
Six out of 10.
It plays rather like an imitation of "I Spit On Your Grave", as a gang of drooling redneck horndogs decide they're going to have their way with Angelique (Jan Sebastian), the city-gal wife to Big T (Tray Loren), who's all grown up since the events of the original. The leader of this gang is Leroy (Paul Muzzcat), who's determined to keep an old family feud going. After the inevitable defiling of the pretty Angelique, she gets her chance for escape and ultimately plans on revenge.
The gritty look of the film is just perfect for these sordid goings-on. The almost nonstop Cajun music is likewise the perfect accompaniment. Unfortunately, as already said, this movie takes a long time to get to the good stuff. The final half hour has its moments, especially a lengthy river chase featuring some good camera-work. But the revenge portion of "Gatorbait II: Cajun Justice" just doesn't hit the spot as well as it should. The only truly amusing punishment doled out is a head sealed inside a bag that happens to contain some rattlers.
She may not make anybody forget the legendary drive-in goddess Ms. Jennings, but Sebastian does do a creditable job and also looks quite nice in (and out of) her revealing primary outfit. Loren is very affable as the swamp dwelling Big T who does his best to toughen up his wife. The guys playing the antagonists are appropriately loathsome; Muzzcat is a hoot as the depraved ringleader.
This is basically enjoyable for fans of trash even if it can't quite compare to its predecessor. If you enjoy anything with hot babes and backwoods boors, you're sure to get some entertainment out of it.
Six out of 10.