26. Highlander 2: The Quickening (1991)

Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside

Directed By: Russell Mulcahy

The Quickening is the sequel of the successful 1986 movie Highlander. To this day, the 1986 film has a cult following, which is a testament to the success and potential of fantasy genre movies. On the other hand, Highlander 2: The Quickening, was given a different reception altogether. The sequel still follows Connor MacLeod, played by Christopher Lambert, who has grown old and is losing his immortality. He is now living in a bleak future in a post-apocalyptic world. Connor later regains his strength when he kills a couple of assassins and a great battle ensues with General Katana, played by Michael Ironside. He is later assisted by a familiar ally, Juan Ramirez, played by Sean Connery.

This sequel tried to build upon the successes of its predecessor. However, it falls short and is a great disappointment to the studio and producers who shelled out valuable investments on its behalf.