March 05, 2026

The Jerk, Too (1984) - DIRECT FROM HELL REVIEW

38 minutes

🔥 DIRECT FROM HELL REVIEW: The Jerk, Too (1984) 🔥

This week on All2ReelToo, we descend Direct From Hell to revisit one of the most infamous comedy sequels ever made—The Jerk, Too. Was this follow-up a misunderstood oddity… or did it earn its place in cinematic purgatory? Spoiler: we have thoughts.

Mark Blankfield steps into the shoes (and wild innocence) of Navin Johnson as he leaves home for a cross-country adventure that quickly goes off the rails. What starts as a heartfelt trip to Los Angeles for the wedding of his pen pal Marie takes a sharp detour when Navin crosses paths with Diesel, the charismatic leader of a hobo gang. Before you can say “optimum timing,” Navin’s card-playing skills land him smack in the middle of Las Vegas chaos.

We break down the plot twists, questionable creative choices, and whether The Jerk, Too ever stood a chance living in the shadow of the original. Is it a cult curiosity… or a sequel best left forgotten? Tune in and find out.

🎭 Cast Highlights

Mark Blankfield as Navin Johnson

Ray Walston as Diesel

Robert Sampson as Van Buren

Patricia Barry as Mrs. Van Buren

Barrie Ingham as Carl the Butler

Stacey Nelkin as Marie Van Buren

Jean LeClerc as Count Marco

Thalmus Rasulala as Crossroads

Pat McCormick as Dudley

Bill Saluga as Shoes

Mabel King as Mama Johnson

Lina Raymond as Cheetah Johnson

William Smith as Suicide

Pete Schrum as Ugly Eddie

Lainie Kazan as Card Player

🎙️ Laughs, deep dives, and cinematic sins await.

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