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Rest Stop - Don't Look Back | 
 enlarge | Director: Shawn Papazian
Actors: Richard Tillman, Jessie Ward, Graham Norris, Steve Railsback
Studio: WARNER HOME VIDEO
Category: DVD
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 17731
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD023974D
UPC: 085391183822
EAN: 0085391183822
ASIN: B001BC30QC
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: September 30, 2008
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Condition: Brand new; still in shrink wrap!!
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/30/2008 Rating: Nr
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 Explains a lot of the first movie December 1, 2008
Micheal Hunt (Hellbourne)
I actually liked rest stop, the first one that is. With the end of the first one giving you the idea that the killer in the truck is a ghost, it is confirmed and expanded on in this sequel.
This time around the brother of the guy from the first movie, his girlfriend and immature side kick go hunting a year after the last movie took place now that the brother has returned from military service.
They track down a few things and end up at the rest stop from the previous film and find themselves in the same situation being hunted by the ghost of a yellow pick up.
This one expands and explains how the ghosts come to be and seeing as how the cats out of the bag, it's more of a ghost story about the whole area surrounding the rest stop, which gives room to get out of the rest stop area that was the scene for about 80% of the original movie, and this one uses that rest stop for like 10% of it and takes you elsewhere to see how all this stuff came to be.
In the first film I didn't understand what the freaky family in the Winnebago was about and thought it should have been cut out of the first movie as it did not fit in with it, this movie explains what that was about and who that Addams Family on acid is and why.
Also a good thing they did is the gratuitous nudity is hardly scene in this, the first movie threw it in for no reason other then to attract an audience of perverts, least they realized they did not need it for this film.
And as I suspected, it leaves open an opportunity for a 3rd sequel which I would like to see if it gets made.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first movie, but it's watchable. It's not like it's one of those movies that leaves you thinking, "what did they have to do with the first one" - or "that just kills the rules of the first movie" it actually explains it all and is a fun little ride for the hour and a half it goes for.
I wouldn't say this movie is anything special, but it's a decent pop corn movie for what it is.
 Thumbs Down November 19, 2008
Kimberly M. Campbell
I was excited to watch this movie after enjoying the first Rest Stop. I should have listened to everyone else's reviews. This movie was awful. Quite humorous at times, but just flat out crappy. Don't waste your time buying or renting. Wait until you can watch it for free on cable.
Not great, Not bad.... October 29, 2008
Adam J. Hopper
Rest Stop was an interesting movie the first time around. It was an independent film that really built a lot of atmosphere and tension in my opinion. I was interested in getting some answers about "The Driver" and "The Winnebego Family." That is why I really wanted to watch Rest Stop - Don't Look Back.
We start out with Tom, the older brother of Jess Hilts (from the first movie) getting back from War in Iraq. He is determined to find out the fate of his younger brother Jess, as the Police have not been able to find out any answers for a year now. So Tom and his girlfriend Marilyn (insert a drunk sorority girl) plus an overly nerdy friend Jared set off to solve the mystery. Acting was sub-par. In the first movie, I could feel the fear as the characters were being stalked. This movie, the characters are way too brave. Almost no hesitation throughout the movie. Probably to push the story along faster.
It takes them almost no time at all to run into "The Driver." Now, the reason I wanted to watch this movie was to get some background on "The Driver" and "Winnebego Family." The background story is delivered, and I must say that I was not impressed with the mythology. However I will not spoil it for those who have not seen it. Lets just say that it all gets pawned off to Indian legends. Seems like they got a little lazy to me. I was really hoping for an interesting story line about these supernatural phenomena.
Once the group get to the titular Rest Stop, everything pretty well happens the way the first movie went. Add a lot more ghost sightings and tougher characters for the most part. I would say that this movie could have been a lot better. However, due to the low budget, I would like to give it the benefit of the doubt. I feel like I was entertained, but I was also disappointed in the writing. I truly believe that they dropped the ball. They could have created a unique story and captitalized on the intrigue that was created in the first movie.
Just Stupid Pt. 2 October 27, 2008
PureLake (NY)
Crapulent. I kind of liked the first one. Even though it had a silly ending, it scared the pants off me. But this, was just stupid. I didn't mind the characters, they all did a decent job. The acting, the directing, the scenery and the cinematography are all okay. It's the story that is weak and full of holes. They tried to turn Rest Stop 2 into a ghost story. Too bad it really doesn't work. There are just too damn many holes and things that make absolutely no sense. I didn't hate it, but it was frustrating to watch.
REST STOP-PART DEUX October 6, 2008
Robert F. Powers (Quincy, Ma USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Two years ago to the month I reviewed the original "Rest Stop" and although I thought it was pretty good-I felt it was lazy because it used many elements from other horror movies such as "Hostel" "Joy Ride"and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". This movie has those same elements but adds one more-the original "Rest Stop" The new cast including the brother of the original boyfriend, his girlfriend, and another male friend are on their way to California to find the missing brother-they come across the same rest stop toilet and the girl has to use it and her boyfriend disappears-only this time they show his kidnapping.
The loons in the camper and the maniac in the yellow truck are back but this time the movie reveals who they are and what's going on. Hint: it involves plucked eyeballs and ghosts. The eyeballs are kept as souvenirs in a plastic zip-lock bag.
The movies ups the gore from the first film but it soon gets repetitive with all the eyeball gouging, drilling into flesh-and there are more ghosts in this movie than you can shake a stick at-and I kid you not, the toilet is a ghost.
The movie is okay to watch once but I suggest as a rental.
One more thought: Why oh why in all these movies do people insist on traveling through deserted back roads or long forgotten highways? Of course the simple answer is to be hacked and maimed-but maybe they should start watching some horror flicks before they make their travel plans.
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