About From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money is a crime-horror film released directly to video in 1999. A sequel to the 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn, it tells the story of a gang of bank robbers who unwittingly stay at the same Mexican bar that harbors a deadly secret. During their stay, they become infected with a vampiric virus, and their chance of survival diminishes quickly.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Scott Spiegel, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Boaz Yakin. It was produced by Robert Kurtzman, Quentin Tarantino, and Lawrence Bender, distributed by Dimension Films.

Actors

• Robert Patrick as Buck Bowers: The heist leader who becomes embroiled in the vampiric occurrences. He delivered a convincing performance both as a tough gang leader and a vampire victim.
• Bo Hopkins as Sheriff Otis Lawson: The hardened law officer chasing the gang, who unwittingly stumbles into the vampire situation. His portrayal of a hardened cop is believable.
• Duane Whitaker as Luther Heggs: Buck's friend from prison who initiates the bank robbery and eventually becomes a vampire. Whitaker gives an coherently intense performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Danny Trejo is the only actor to appear in all three "From Dusk Till Dawn" movies, each time playing a different character.
• Although the film was released direct-to-video in the US, it received a theatrical release in some countries.
• Shot in South Africa, the film had to employ many native crew members due to restrictions imposed by the South African government.

Awards

The film did not receive any significant award nominations or wins.

Quotes

• "Party time's over, sunshine."
• "Pee-pee, ka-ka, doodoo, and all shit!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day
• "Perilous Journey" by Graeme Revell
• "Payday" by J.D. Buck Savage And The Vaqueros