Nekromantik 2 is set in Germany where a nurse named Monika (Monika M.) digs up the corpse of necrophiliac Robert Schmadtke from the original Nekromantic (1987), she takes it back to her flat where she has sex with it. Being a necrophiliac isn't easy you know, things like rotting corpses are a pain so Monika decides to saw the cadaver up & just keep the important parts like the head & penis. While this is happening Monika is also seeing a guy called Mark (Mark Reeder) who starts to have suspicions about her when she asks him to have sex but not to move while doing so & the strange photo's of him in dead positions don't help either, unable to be totally satisfied in bed by either the living or deceased Monika devises a plan to have the best of both worlds...

This German production was co-edited, co-written & directed by Jorg Buttgereit & I have to say Nekromantik 2 is an acquired taste to say the least. The script by Buttgereit & Franz Rodenkirchen doesn't really have a plot so to speak, it's a bizarre & often grotesque character study of someone who has necrophilia & if that sounds like something you would enjoy watching then the original Nekromantic & this sequel are the films for you as I don't think there are many other films quite like them. There's hardly any dialogue, there are no sub plots & it's a very basic film with a slowish pace & an extremely distasteful subject matter which to be fair to it doesn't shy away from when showing the gruesome details. There are some pretty nasty moments in this especially a gory & twisted ending that you need a strong constitution to watch. There are some strange scenes though, particularly when Mark finds Robert's severed penis in Monika's fridge & doesn't seem to say anything, I mean wouldn't you? Wouldn't you say something like 'darling why do you have a severed rotten penis in your fridge?', well OK maybe not.

Director Buttgereit does OK on what was probably a low budget, shot in German you'll have to read the subtitles so bear that in mind. The film feels like an underground experimental effort at times although as mentioned already you'll need a strong stomach & not get easily offended. There's the predictable gross scenes of sex with a corpse, there's an extremely gory decapitation & a sequence where Monika saws Robert's corpse up in a bath, it's lovingly shown in detail complete with severed body parts & intestines. Also bear in mind the special make-up effects are excellent & pretty realistic & it's filmed in a matter-of-fact sort of way so there's no exaggerated sound effects or goofy rubbery limbs. Add that to the fact there's a scene of a seal autopsy & it being sliced to pieces so animal lovers beware & anyone who gets queasy easily. I wouldn't say there's anything scary here, it's more disturbing piece of work overall.

Technically it's OK, it's basic, barren & doesn't have much style but it's generally well made for what it is. The acting is OK by people who probably needed the money.

Nekromantik 2 is not a film for everyone, I found a certain morbid fascination with it & it's got some nasty scenes in it which helps although I'm not sure everyone will agree with me & take many positives from it. I'll leave this one in the air & say this one's down to personal opinion & tastes.

The first "Nekromantik" is one of my favorite underground horror films. Although "Nekromantik 2" is shot beautifully and has some really good gore scenes, it just doesn't have the punch that the first one did. There are many scenes that are long and drawn-out and detract from the pace of the film. Some scenes seem like they don't belong in the film at all. There are some genuinely funny scenes that are good for a laugh, and definitely some strong gore that rivals the first "Nekromantik", but I found myself checking my watch too often. Buttgereit and crew could have easily shaved a half hour off this film and made it a more sleek and streamlined film, but being that Buttgereit seemed to have a bigger budget this time, it appears he wanted to spend it on filming as much footage as possible, not always to the benefit of the viewer. Still a decent experience and definitely worth checking out for the extreme horror enthusiasts, and the ending is suitably matched to the first film. Give this one a look 7/10

Robert Schmadtke's corpse is dug up by a female freak who sexually molests it named Monika(Monika M), a nurse whose friends enjoy watching a seal being mutilated for kicks. Her pad decorated with photos concerning the human body's anatomy, Monika M is consumed with her obsessions. She meets a punctual nerd named Mark(Mark Reeder), whose profession is dubbing porn films in German. Mark and Monika begin a blossoming romance, but she envisions him as Robert when they are making love. Soon Mark begins to realize the kind of perverted sick puppy he's in a relationship with, pondering whether or not to break ties with Monika M. Meanwhile, Monika M decides to ditch (most of)Robert's decaying body, sawing the head and arms in a disgusting, lengthly sequence which will be certain to test the threshold for the grotesque of even the most strong-stomached gorehound. Keeping Robert's severed head in a wooden chest and his pecker in her refrigerator, Monika M will have to come to a decision regarding Mark and the result is quite a hatchet job, let me tell you(*wink* *wink*).

Well, you do see a little bit of necro-loving, and if you are looking for some shocking, disturbing subject matter, director Jörg Buttgereit doesn't fail to deliver the goods. We get to see Monika M passionately kissing the slimy rotted mouth of dead Bobby, and she cries agonizingly as the saw tears away during the gruesome decapitation sequence. Oh, and Jörg Buttgereit's camera quietly observes Monika M slowly disrobing the bloody rags from Bobby's decomposing corpse, her hands ever so gently caressing the gaping wounds. There's a calm in how she goes about her business, taking her time to go over this new man in her life. I'm sure animal lovers will be chomping at the bit to see the seal being cut open with it's skull pulled away, as the ladies enjoy their little get-together, gnawing on their snacks, a muted fellowship of fascination and intrigue, eyes glued to the television screen. Mark's reaction to this repulsive display(..after the girls bid adieu)on screen, is perfect as it reflects the normal gut response regarding just what kind of fiend he has been dating all this time..this revelation(..in not so many words, just an expression of horror)places a wedge between them, not hard to understand considering the circumstances. Yet, Mark and Monika will contemplate their relationship, and what he decides will greatly affect the eye-opening outcome.

Jörg Buttgereit's methodical, slow-moving approach(..such as this extended sequence where Mark and Monika begin courting, taking in a trip to a carnival and zoo)might turn viewers off as much as the bizarre content. He claims that his film is more of a romance..sure, it's one hell of a warped romance, that's for sure. The "success" of the first film(..and this sequel) I think derives from the matter-of-fact style the director shoots his subjects. What's even more interesting is the fact that Monika M is quite an attractive young woman who wouldn't need to raid a grave for sexual gratification, and maybe that also adds an extra wallop to the film. Jörg Buttgereit takes plenty of time shooting the sky or a lizard / snail under Monika's surveillance as she conducts her sickening activities.

The opening of the film carefully studies Monika's desecration of Robert's grave, preparing us for what is to come. Watch at your own risk. Not for the easily nauseated.