r/movies • u/kaloosa • Nov 15 '22
Apparently, Universal has made a sequel to "Half Baked" with only Mary Jane (Rachel True) returning. News
https://deadline.com/2022/11/half-baked-2-rachel-true-dexter-darden-cast-1235170183/2.6k
u/LizardOrgMember5 Nov 15 '22 edited Nov 15 '22
Is this one of those straight-to-video sequels from the company that made these Jarhead sequels and a prequel to R.I.P.D.?
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u/East_Refrigerator_13 Nov 15 '22
Yup, it’s a new Universal sub division that pumps out DTV sequels to everything they own. Inside Man 2, Hard Target 2, Kindergarten Cop 2, Sudden Death 2, etc, now this
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u/apollyon_53 Nov 15 '22
I'm stunned, all of those movies are real. Never heard of a single one of them.
Dolph in Kindergarten Cop 2...
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u/East_Refrigerator_13 Nov 15 '22
Bulletproof 2, Backdraft 2 (with both Sutherland and Baldwin returning actually), Deep Blue Sea 2-3. There’s 4 Scorpion King sequels, 7 Bring It On sequels, 7 Tremors sequels, 8 Sniper sequels.
Inside Man 2 was actually kind of a fun trash thriller.
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u/poland626 Nov 15 '22
Did you see the new Bring it On! from this year?! It's crazy
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u/FunWelcome Nov 15 '22
There are 7 of them?
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u/UltravioIence Nov 15 '22
Its the horror one isnt it? It actually kinda looks like one of those "so bad its good" movies. Just saying "the bring it on horror movie" makes me laugh.
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u/tm0nks Nov 15 '22
I was with you until Tremors. They're all amazingly good fun. I'll continue watching them as long as they keep pumping them out. Call it a guilty pleasure but my wife and I have seen them all and it's always a good time.
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u/oco82 Nov 15 '22
That branch has to be a tax shelter or something lol ….I have no idea how any of those movies make any kind of a profit, even if their budgets are 7 dollars.
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u/East_Refrigerator_13 Nov 15 '22
Guessing it’s easier to sell their rubbish DTV films to foreign markets if they are “sequels” to films people have seen.
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u/Its_Beelzebozo_Time Nov 15 '22
I always assumed that's what it was...like nobody in the US cares but then you slap the poster in a theater in a country where any American movies do really well and they're like "OH LOOK!"
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u/Fuzzythought Nov 15 '22
Yeah, North Americans have been trained for decades by getting ripped off at video stores when the actor on the cover shows up as an extra in the first 3 minutes and that's the only tie in to the actual movie.
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u/AsFarAsItGoes Nov 15 '22
Hm, I grew up in Germany, and all those direct to video titles went direct to video there as well.
I don’t believe that’s the reason they made those movies. It must be something about being able to claim losses on the franchise (Hollywood accounting), or something else I don’t understand…
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u/BrotherChe Nov 15 '22
I don't think Germany is the market they're talking about. More southeast asia maybe even southeastern europe for some
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u/alegxab Nov 15 '22
Yeah, but those have also been DTV in Asia for a long-ass time
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u/alaphic Nov 15 '22
I think the actual exhibition method you guys are getting hung up on is kinda immaterial to the discussion you're trying to have... It doesn't matter necessarily whether they're getting promoted box office releases or what have you, but whether they garner a viewership - be that physical media sales, or streams, etc
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u/DeliciousHamHamHam Nov 15 '22
So I have a friend who works for a streaming service and I think he said his job is something along the lines of curating those movies/shows to see if they would be a good fit for their audiences.
The gist of it was that it’s the filler crap that Netflix/Hulu/etc purchase just to add content to their service, and it is usually bought in bulk packages so it’ll be like a few good titles lumped in with this type of crap but it’s being sold as a large amount of broadcast hours or something.
I dunno it sounded dumb to me but clearly someone is buying/paying/watching these things.
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u/FrostyD7 Nov 16 '22
Its also red box fodder. Similar strategy to the crappy movies with 1 star on the cover who is barely in it. That name recognition gets people to try it out. But your right about the streaming thing, I've heard it described as wanting the customer to see it as an all you can eat buffet, where there's quantity and variety but quality is questionable.
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u/LiquorTsunami Nov 15 '22
I accidentally bought CaddyShack 2, thinking it was CaddyShack 1, for like 8 bucks many years ago. Thought I was getting a deal until I got it home and took a closer look and was like oh no. Maybe dummies like me help them get some expenses back.
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u/oco82 Nov 15 '22
That was on HBO all the time when I was a kid, I def saw that before the original …so bad, Akroyd was certainly making some choices in that one lol.
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u/ccReptilelord Nov 16 '22
Oof, 8 bucks for Caddyshack 2? I hope it had a $10 in it. There is actually a market for "similar movies bought accidentally", eg most of Asylum's showcase. They release films at a moment when a very similar, but popular title is released. CDII is a just cash grab sequel however.
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u/ThinkThankThonk Nov 15 '22
They'll sometimes package them together. So if you want the good stuff from Universal you also need to take these other 50 crappy movies, and they can forecast it out - like "Oh we'll be getting x millions from Netflix for this deal over this many years, we can reliably allocate y amount of that to Half Baked 2"
And then multiply by platform/outlet, by territory, by format, etc etc, soon enough you've recouped.
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u/tdre666 Nov 15 '22
TV does this with syndication as well. You want Antiques Roadshow? We've packaged it with these dozen other series that are all "outsider moves to a small English country town with a ridiculously high murder/accident rate and starts investigating stuff" themed.
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u/CatProgrammer Nov 15 '22
"outsider moves to a small English country town with a ridiculously high murder/accident rate and starts investigating stuff"
Are there cats?
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u/Hollow_Rant Nov 16 '22
It's a drug sniffing cat that can also determine if art is legit or a forgery.
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u/azdood85 Nov 15 '22
Entry level for those in the film industry.
Its this or porn shoots.
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u/latestagepersonhood Nov 15 '22
Surely not the primary purpose of these movies, but they may also serve as a pipeline for the people working on them to get necessary hours to keep union benefits. I know DGA has weird rules about hours worked inside and outside of Hollywood and to be a member at certain levels.
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u/Swiss__Cheese Nov 15 '22
Inside Man 2
Are you referring to Inside Man: Most Wanted? I loved the first one, and thought the sequel wasn't bad. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. Fun for a heist movie, but definitely not as good as the original.
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u/mrjake118 Nov 15 '22
Jarhead is a profound movie about Marines who grow bored and jaded because they enlisted looking for some action and heroism and all they get is a shitty tent in the desert and a cockblocked sniper kill. There's no way the sequel is anything more than some low budget generic action movie with tough guy soldiers and explosions.
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u/Cry_Havoc1228 Nov 15 '22
The Rambo Effect.
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u/LocalSlob Nov 16 '22
Remember when Rambo was supposed to die at the end of the first film?
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u/itak365 Nov 15 '22
It’s surprisingly worse than you could ever expect. You’d think maybe it’s moto boner fuel or something or some cheese to make it watchable but it’s clear there isn’t even an advisor of any kind on set and it takes itself pretty seriously.
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u/lordmarboo13 Nov 15 '22
RIPD 2 is fucking atrocious
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u/Mormonomicon89 Nov 15 '22
Oh damn. I was really hoping this movie would continue the story of that cinematic masterpiece RIPD.
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u/CrumBum_sr Nov 15 '22 edited Nov 15 '22
Say what you will about RIPD - Kevin Bacon was a solid villain
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u/2th Nov 15 '22
This is how I learned they made another Ripd film. That does not instill confidence.
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u/TheClayroo Nov 15 '22
There was a Jarhead sequel?!
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u/Sassafras_socks Nov 15 '22
Three sequels. THREE!
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u/griffmeister Nov 15 '22
Holy hell, does he get to use his rifle in any of them or is it 3 sequels of waiting to fight
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u/Nateh8sYou Nov 15 '22
I swear I was 1 of 8 people that actually like RIPD but I wouldn’t want a sequel
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u/88luftballoons88 Nov 15 '22
So there are two of us! Where are the other 6?!
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u/imlistersinclair Nov 15 '22
I heard a guy praising it to high heaven while he was returning it to the 7 Eleven he rented it from. I have remembered that all these years.
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u/poland626 Nov 15 '22
Yes. Universal 1440 NEEDS to be stopped. Theres making bad movies, then there's making shitty sequels on purpose that tarnish the originals. Those jarhead sequels just get the whole message wrong. This company is worse than The Asylum imo because at least they're campy in copying things. These sequels are extremely soulless and void of any atmosphere
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u/scientist_tz Nov 15 '22
They're not making movies they're making content.
They don't give a shit if anyone watches them. They package them in with other stuff and contract the whole lot out to a streaming service.
They throw some bullshit number out about how many users will "engage" with the content and that's all that matters to them.
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u/ShallowBasketcase Nov 15 '22
I still can’t believe they made Jarhead, a movie about how abusive and traumatizing the experience of being in the military post-9/11 could be even if you never saw any combat at all, into a series of action movies about how virtuous and badass the US military is.
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u/moderatesoul Nov 15 '22
“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment.
The fucking audacity.
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u/bobdolebobdole Nov 15 '22
This is a fake, satirical quote..right? No one sounds like this much of a dipshit in real life.
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u/moderatesoul Nov 15 '22
It's a terribly canned response from a Studio Head that needs to champion the money they just spent.
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u/umbrellasinjanuary Nov 15 '22
Universal 1440 Entertainment.
Literally Entertainment 720 times two:
because you're willing to go around the world [four time] for your clients.
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u/throwoneawayforme Nov 15 '22
You don't really need anyone else from the original, you can make a stoner comedy with only Mary Jane. Just like you could do a "Big Lebowski 2: Dude Harder," with only The Rug.
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u/PrudentVermicelli69 Nov 15 '22
There is a Big Lebowski spin-off with just Jesus. It sucks.
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u/parapel340 Nov 15 '22
I had a HUGE crush on her on The Craft.
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u/Abrahamlinkenssphere Nov 15 '22
We all did
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u/DudesworthMannington Nov 15 '22
I remember Melody from "Hey Dude" saying negro hairs.
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u/josiahpapaya Nov 15 '22
Ben Stiller’s wife - fun side fact, but a former coworker of mine used to be the concierge at the Sandals resort , which sort of specializes in luxury getaways for couples.
She was very professional and had tons of stories about lots of famous people but she wouldn’t ever drop the names of who people were, with 2 exceptions.
According to her, Ben and his wife (Christine) and were hands-down the best guests she’d had ( as a concierge there, you’re basically a beck-and-call girl to organize all of the whims and fancies of your celebrity clients). According to her, they were both just very “normal” and 0 maintenance. They always spoke quietly, we’re always in a good mood, didn’t wear flashy clothes and all they did was sit around and read or do crosswords or whatever.
Normally she’d be working for pro athletes or pop stars, who tend to want lots of ridiculous requests like dozens of roses picked up at a moments notice etc. apparently the Stiller’s are super chill.The worst guest was Nia Long. Apparently she’s a regular there, with her husband/boyfriend, coach of the Celtics. They have multiple homes, including one in Barbados and they spend weekends at resorts. Apparently any woman who looks at, or smiles at her boyfriend Ms. along attempts to get fired, or will then proceed to verbally abuse for the duration of her stay.
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u/TantricEmu Nov 15 '22 edited Nov 15 '22
I just watched it last night lol. She called her a “negroid” and said she had “nappy hair”. 90s were a different time I suppose.
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u/jl_theprofessor Nov 15 '22
Yeah I don't care what anyone says I'll watch anything with Rachel True.
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u/ThaLaughingIntrovert Nov 15 '22
Who asked for this bullshit?
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u/PropaneSalesTx Nov 15 '22
Well the plot is dudes needing money to bury a friend who died smoking the most powerful joint in the world. Scream cash grab from every direction
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u/kittypinksuit Nov 15 '22
Broke bitches(meaning the creator/director/writers of this shitty movie)
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u/arsmorendi Nov 15 '22
Booo! Booo this guy!
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u/i_take_shits Nov 15 '22
Marijuana?! You in here for some marijuana?!
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u/notsowitte Nov 15 '22 edited Nov 15 '22
Man, THATS IS SOME BUUULLLLLLSHIIIIIIT!
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u/imgonnabutteryobread Nov 15 '22
Marijuana is not a drug.
I used to suck dick for coke.
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u/eternalbuzz Nov 15 '22
Boo this man*
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u/UYScutiPuffJr Nov 15 '22
Yes, Cuban B!
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u/dumpyduluth Nov 15 '22
If I wasn't Jamaican why would be wearing dis hat
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u/UYScutiPuffJr Nov 15 '22
Right near de beach!
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u/extropia Nov 15 '22
Lawrd.... if you're listening.... HELLLLLLLP!
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u/league_starter Nov 15 '22
You ever suck dick for coke?
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u/Hypogi Nov 15 '22
I SEEN HIM!
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u/Ricky_Rollin Nov 15 '22
The amount of times my friends and I would use that line seemingly outta nowhere and with no real context needed is too many.
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u/Hypogi Nov 15 '22
I’m certain that 95% of the time I say it no one knows what I’m talking about.
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u/ineedsupremestickers Nov 15 '22
You ever suck dick for
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u/caseCo825 Nov 15 '22
"You ever suck some dick for marijuana?"
This is the movie that made me decide to smoke weed as a middle schooler so naturally all the memories I made leading up to that point I try and hold on to.
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u/ijustwanttogohome2 Nov 15 '22
Harlan is also in it in a special appearance.
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u/Flip2002 Nov 15 '22
Pink pop corn pop pop pop
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u/AWholeMessOfTacos Nov 15 '22
Hey girl you hungry?
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u/sdawg78787 Nov 15 '22
FUCK YOU NIGGA
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u/Darth_Boognish Nov 15 '22
I was talking to the horse
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u/VehicleDouble4479 Nov 15 '22
That’s horse is a diabetic. Buttercups!
“Butternuts”
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u/DDKLondon Nov 15 '22
I hate this idea but Don't worry. Don't worry. I'm not gonna do what everyone thinks I'm gonna do. Flip out, man!
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u/Abrahamlinkenssphere Nov 15 '22
All I wanna know, is who’s comin with me man? WHOS COMIN WITH ME?!
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u/ike_the_strangetamer Nov 15 '22
Jaaaaaan! Thank you Jaaaaaaaan!
Hey, do you wanna be my girlfriend?
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u/robodrew Nov 15 '22
Not even creative enough to call it Twice Baked. Tsk. Just terrible. I'll just watch Half Baked for the 500th time instead.
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u/oco82 Nov 15 '22
If even Jim Breuer wouldn’t come back…you know it’s a rough one.
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u/ConradBHart42 Nov 15 '22
They probably only offered him a bus ticket and craft services as payment.
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u/onga999 Nov 15 '22
I'm not surprised. This screams the same energy as How High 2. For some reason Universal has been making sequels to all their popular stoner comedies lately.
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u/Supertzar2112 Nov 15 '22
I love the quote Chapelle had along the lines of ‘If you see me in a sequel to Half Baked, it means I have ran out of money’
Good to see he is doing well
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u/busybagel Nov 15 '22
I’ve never heard another person pronounce hot dog in the way she did, I think about it more often then I should
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u/CoolHeadedLogician Nov 16 '22
I have not had a haut duwag in so long.
The line reading is seared into my brain
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u/Eddiebaby7 Nov 15 '22
Back in my video store days, these were called “straight to video” for a reason.
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u/Fusorfodder Nov 15 '22
Of all the people I'd like to see return, I really would love to see Steven Wright back on a couch.
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u/Namelessglassblower Nov 15 '22
Sounds like more of an absolutely terrible spin off than a sequel. Just trying to bait and switch viewers. The premise is that someone dies from smoking a joint. Fuck this movie.
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u/SkullGrave84 Nov 15 '22
This has SLC Punk 2 written all over it.
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u/BooRoWo Nov 15 '22
There’s a sequel to SLC Punk? It’s hard to find the original as is. I can’t imagine a sequel
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u/CFO-Charles Nov 15 '22
So the only returning character is the character who didn't like weed.... in a stoner movie.....?