Unlike many other critics, I enjoy sequels. I felt The Empire Strikes Back was better than the original, along with The Godfather Part II and Breakin' 2:Electic Boogaloo (okay, kidding on that one). Unfortunately, Hollywood lets some unnecessary follow-ups slip out, and Crazy Fat Ethel 2 is one of them (although any involvement from Hollywood on this film is highly suspect).

Ethel 2 brings back Criminally Insane headliner Ethel Janowski. It seems a low-budget doctor, seated in a low-budget doctor's office, dressed in a low-budget doctor's outfit, feels she is cured and can be released - due to budget cutbacks. When we finally see grey haired Ethel, it is apparent she isn't that fat anymore and looks more lazy than crazy.

Ethel moves into Bartholomew house, run by none other than Mrs. Bartholomew. It is obvious this "set" is someone's low-rent bachelor pad. Mrs. Bartholomew also seems to wear the same outfit the entire duration of the film, despite the fact it takes place over many days. Ethel mingles with some crazies, kills a few and eats, eats, eats.

Unfortunately, this low-budget, shot on video sequel is so cheap, that there is no background music added to the new scenes. I say new, as 60% of the film is comprised of flashbacks. The blood is at a minimum, as very little could be afforded and the acting is THE WORST I've ever seen. This one beats Alien Beasts and receives the Cheesebrother's Award For Worst Ensamble Acting In A Motion Picure, or the CAFWEAIAMP for short.

The low point: At the film's end, someone's dog runs in and out of frame behind a dancing, knife wielding Ethel.

The high point: Ethel doesn't eat that much.

Crazy Fat Ethel 2 runs only sixty minutes in lenghth, but more than thirty of them are flashbacks. You've been warned.