The sequel to What the Waters Left Behind takes place in the bizarre city of Epecuén. Director Nicolás Onetti (who made the original with his brother Luciano, who composed the film’s music; they also made Abrakadabra, Francesca and The 100 Candles Game together) and writer Camilo Zaffora founded the rock band The Ravens.

Drummer Billy Bob (Matías Desiderio) is the one they all can’t stand, and he’s already slept with a groupie named Carla (Magui Bravi), who asks for a ride home and promises a barbecue. Singer and bassist Jane (Clara Kovacic), guitarist Mark (Juan Pablo Bishel, his girlfriend Sophie (Eugenia Rigón) and their manager Javi (Agustin Olcese) are already sick of their bandmate, but follow him and, as you can imagine, this becomes another cover version of the Sawyer Family’s Greatest Hits. The tension within the band is palpable, adding an intriguing layer to the narrative.

Like the first movie, the real star is Epecuén, a former spa that spent thirty years submerged before the waters rolled back and left a desert in their wake. It looks like the end of the world and makes the movie feel way more significant than it is.

Carla has a grandfather named Tadeo (Mario Alarcón), who makes the best barbecue. However, it’s for him and his family — Antonio (Germán Baudino), Chimango (Chucho Fernández) and Tito (David Michigan)—and it’s going to be anything but locally sourced. Instead, the Ravens are on the menu and may never escape the final stop on their tour.

The first movie seemed to be trying to remake Tobe Hooper’s classic, and this one is more of the same. But hey—it’s got a great location, loud and proud of its gore, and has an intriguing idea of an arguing virus that passes through the band and the family. I believe the Onettis have something great in them someday soon. Their potential is evident, leaving me hopeful for their future projects.

You can get this blu ray of this movie from MVD.