The Devil in Miss Jones Part II

The sequel to the revolting Devil in Miss Jones really isn't all that bad. Many scenes work quite well, and the more unpleasant elements of the first film are nowhere to be found.

Though Pachard's visual style isn't anything terribly special, it's on a level with many respectable films of the same period. The use of special effects is unusually well-handled for a pornographic film from 1982, and the makeup is a noticeable improvement over the original.

As it turns out, Georgina Spelvin isn't nearly as ugly as she looked in the first movie. The performances in this film are average for the most part. Their are no really aggravating moments, but not many truly inspired moments either. Joanna Storm's small role as a young soldier is impressive, but no other actors stand out.

Even though the film gets points for not being as bad as its predecessor, it's still a very limited picture with no real ambition.

Hard to imagine in these sequel-infested times that it took over a decade for a follow-up to Gerard Damiano's seminal DEVIL IN MISS JONES to materialize. An even bigger surprise is that this second installment matches its illustrious predecessor every step of the way. Director Ron Sullivan (a/k/a "Henri Pachard") exchanged Damiano's brooding existentialism for a far more lighthearted tone, gently poking fun at – without ridiculing – the sacred cow whose footsteps it followed.

Justine Jones (a welcome return of seasoned Georgina Spelvin) has been in hell for quite some time now and is none too thrilled about it, especially since Lucifer (gay porn legend Jack Wrangler from Joe Gage's KANSAS CITY TRUCKING CO.) and the Devil's Advocate (Robert Kerman a/k/a "R. Bolla") have ordered a ban on orgasms. While there's unlimited shagging wherever you look, no one's allowed to climax. Every time someone's on the brink of coming, head office is alerted and the offender has to answer for his or her illegal actions ! This crisis forces Justine to get off in unusual ways, like humping the sizable proboscis of Cyrano De Bergerac (Alan Adrian), producing an image that must have inspired the prosthetic sex epics of Paul Norman (EDWARD PENISHANDS). By employing her feminine wiles, Miss Jones seduces the reluctant Lucifer ("Don't call me Lucy !") and blackmails him into sending her back to earth in another body. Candidate recipients for Justine's wicked soul include call girl Roxanne (fiery redhead Jacqueline Lorians), bumbling girl soldier Private Parts (Joanna Storm) and an outwardly prim 'n' proper Tupperware saleslady (Anna Ventura, one of Svetlana's original BAD GIRLS). Nun Samantha Fox is briefly considered but quickly nixed when the Big Guy Upstairs has his say about it ! Sullivan's finest films all have the advantage of genuine wit, never slipping into vulgarity. This diabolical screwball comedy proves no exception. Inspired dialog, filled with naughty double entendres, is delivered in rapid fire fashion. This enhances the pleasure to be derived from this first rate sex farce with subtle references to Hollywood classics like HERE COMES MR. JORDAN and (the Lubitsch version of) HEAVEN CAN WAIT. The uniformly splendid cast is up to the task. Spelvin's always great to see (the years had been kind) at the sunset of her explicit career, though she's not in the movie that much. Most of it rests on the strong shoulders of Wrangler whose wryly funny characterization of the constantly bewildered devil even overshadows Kerman's deliciously devious turn as his mischievous adviser and this is one actor unaccustomed to being surpassed. Sharons Kane and Mitchell appear in the infernal interlinking segments, Kane as a giggling harpy with literal dick head Ron Jeremy and Mitch looking positively radiant as Marie-Antoinette, even though her Egyptian profile suggests a perfect Cleopatra, played here by Deena Ferrara instead.

Sex simmers pleasantly from start to finish, nothing too hot 'n' heavy, mind you, yet perfect for the friskier contingent of the couples crowd. Spelvin once again shows how it should be done in her one big scene with the perplexed horned (and horny) one. The glowing cinematography by erstwhile Chuck Vincent protégé Larry Revene – a highly competent director in his own right as evidenced by WANDA WHIPS WALL STREET and RAW TALENT – complements the heady brew of lust and laughter, making the most out of deliberately grotesque set design reminiscent of the visual overkill in Fellini's kitsch classic SATYRICON.

Pachard does the right thing with this one, instead of trying to tonally recreate the original film, this one slips into comedy as Miss Jones pulls a fast one on the Devil that gets her out of hell and leaves Luci scrambling to keep her lust unfulfilled. It's wildly imaginative, with hell being a punk-y wonderland that definitely inspired Greg Dark for his two part Miss Jones masterpiece. The cast is exceptional, Spelvin looks sexier than ever and Jack Wrangler as the Devil with Bolla as his advocate are a great team. It all adds up to a wonderfully fun episodic film that manages to have a heart as well.

Yes, this movie is a slight improvement on the original as there are a couple of cute girls here and there. However, you will not be seeing very well done sex scenes in this porno, instead the movie is more of a comedy and the sex scenes for the most part are very underdeveloped. The movie is still better though than one as one had a unpleasant feel to it and just made me feel yucky. This one does not do that...granted it also does not excite or turn me on either which is what an adult film should be doing now is it not? There is one scene involving a cute gal who apparently sells household products and has very pretty eyes. I think there is about to be a great sex scene and instead I get maybe a two minute scene max. I do not really like the porno movies that are just sex scene after sex scene with no real development or lead up, but I prefer them to this type of film that is mainly all lead up and no real payoff. I understand you want to have plot too, but I have seen plots in porn where there is still really good sex like in the Little Girls Blue and to a lesser extent Debbie Does Dallas. These Devil in Miss Jones movies just do not appeal to me or to the bad boy I was who found their dad's dirty movie collection.

The first DMJ was a classic movie...a really thought provoking artistic acheivement ..well not really it was after all just a porno but it was made alot better than porno should have been made but DMJ II...this is just a lotion movie..if you get what I mean..the women of course look lovely and the sex action is erotic..and hillarious the scene between Jack Wrangler and Georgina Spelvin (who looks LOVELY) had me on the ground laughing as well as the scene between Jacqueline Lorians and Bobby Astyr..now thats entertainment..but the humor almost seems..strange when the first one was such a strange and horrific tale of lust and horror. I guess this is the Evil Dead II of porno..so enjoy it for what it is..and don't forget to clean up

7.5/10