House II: The Second Story

As Jesse McLaughlin (Jesse) and his girlfriend Kate settle into their new life within the ancient walls of the family mansion, they are joined by Jesse's old buddy Charlie Coriell, who brings along his glamorous companion Lana in a bid to catch Kate's attention. Unbeknownst to the couple, their friend's arrival sets off a chain reaction that will unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the estate's stone facade.

As Jesse delves into the depths of the basement, he stumbles upon a dusty photograph of his great-great-grandfather, standing proudly beside an Aztec temple and cradling a crystal skull adorned with sapphires. The image is accompanied by a figure whose name would become etched in Jesse's consciousness: Slim Reeser, a former ally turned bitter adversary after a dispute over the coveted skull.

With the skull's supposed burial site unknown to them, Jesse and Charlie concoct a plan to exhume their ancestor's remains in the hopes of claiming the relic. However, their actions awaken a corpse with a remarkable twist - it is none other than Jesse's great-great-grandfather himself, who has been reanimated as a friendly "Gramps."

As Gramps regains his bearings, he shares tales of the Wild West and his outlaw exploits with Charlie and Jesse, revealing that the estate was constructed using stones from the Aztec temple. He also divulges that its rooms serve as a hidden portal across time and space, with the skull acting as the key to unlock this mystical gateway.

With Gramps' guidance, the trio learns that forces of darkness are drawn to possess the skull, which they must defend against all odds. As the stakes escalate, Kate grows distant from Jesse due to his rekindled connection with an old flame, and a Halloween party thrown by Charlie provides a backdrop for Gramps to make an unexpected appearance.

Meanwhile, John Statman's smarmy influence exacerbates the tension between Jesse and Kate, leading her to abandon him along with Lana. As the night wears on, Jesse, Charlie, and their new menagerie - comprising a baby pterodactyl and a caterpillar-dog dubbed the Cater-Puppy - find themselves face-to-face with a barbarian from the Jurassic era who has pilfered the coveted skull.

Bill Towner, an unassuming electrician by trade, but also a seasoned explorer at heart, arrives to inspect the antiquated wiring of a peculiar dwelling. Initially appearing to be a lovable buffoon, he surprisingly produces a diminutive sword from his tool belt and leads Charlie and Jesse on a journey through a mystical portal hidden within the walls of the old house. As they materialize in ancient Aztec territory, the trio finds themselves embroiled in a thrilling battle against a band of fierce warriors, ultimately rescuing an innocent virgin on the brink of sacrifice.

In this same mystic realm, a reanimated Slim Reeser, his eyes fixed on the coveted skull, makes a chilling appearance. His relentless pursuit culminates in a violent confrontation with Jesse's grandfather, who, gravely injured, imparts a crucial revelation: it was indeed Slim who had taken the lives of Jesse's parents when he was just an infant. The shock and trauma send Jesse leaping through a window into the Wild West, where he ultimately exacts revenge by blasting Slim's undead head from his shoulders with a rifle.

As Gramps succumbs to his mortal wounds, he shares a heartfelt goodbye with Jesse, expressing unbridled joy at having finally met his great-great-grandson. With his final breath, Gramps cautions Jesse about the skull's formidable power, urging him to claim its secrets and then rid himself of the cursed object. As Gramps' spirit departs, Jesse envelops his grandfather in a poignant embrace.

The film concludes with a stunning revelation: Jesse, empowered by the crystal skull, has traveled back in time to the Old West, where he, Charlie, and their companions set off on a new frontier adventure, leaving the enchanted artifact behind as a symbol of Gramps' eternal rest.