Dead Right II
In this harrowing sequel, Deke Trenton (Michael Martin) wakes in a nightmarish clinic under the watch of Nurse Bobo (Becker Von Felsburg) and the menacing Surgeon (Gino Vigil). As sinister treatments and psychological games escalate, Deke uncovers a shocking betrayal: his own brother, Bennie (Mitchell Martin), has orchestrated this ordeal. Caught in a web of familial treachery and sadistic medical experiments, Deke must navigate a gauntlet of torture and deception, where survival hinges on outsmarting the twisted minds around him.
Directed & Edited by
DARYL DELLA
Executive Producers
DARYL DELLA
MICHAEL MARTIN
Produced by
RAY REVELLO
CHRIS CAIRO
Associate Producers
HANK DELLA
PATTY MARTIN
MITCHELL MARTIN
MARCUS MARTIN
Special Effects Makeup by
JOSH & SIERRA RUSSELL
Music by
ARBEL BEDAK
STARRING
MICHAEL MARTIN as Deke Trenton
GINO VIGIL as The Surgeon
BECKER VON FELSBURG as Nurse Bobo
and MITCHELL MARTIN as Bennie
CAST
CHRIS CAIRO as The Captain
MARCUS MARTIN as The Father
Stunts by
MICHAEL MARTIN
GINO VIGIL
Stunt Driver
ROB CORMICAN
Cinematographer
DARYL DELLA
Lighting Technician
RAY REVELLOCharacters
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DEKE TRENTON
MICHAEL MARTIN
Captured in a makeshift hospital room, Deke faces unimaginable torment at the hands of Nurse Bobo and the Surgeon. -
NURSE BOBO
BECKER VON FELSBURG
A twisted and sadistic accomplice of the Surgeon, blending a cold professionalism with a deeply unsettling glee for inflicting pain. -
the Surgeon
GINO VIGIL
A methodical and merciless hitman, infamous for his grotesque methods. The Surgeon treats his victims as unwilling patients in his macabre operating room. -
Bennie Trenton
MITCHELL MARTIN
A confident and conniving menace, Bennie visits his captive brother Deke to gloat and unveil the twisted plan that brought him to ruin. -
The captain
CHRIS CAIRO
Years of brutal experiments by the Surgeon left the Captain crippled and crawling through the grim corridors of captivity. -
Arthur Trenton
MARCUS MARTIN
Deke and Bennie’s late father, whose fractured legacy looms large, shrouded in unanswered questions and secrets.
Behind the Scenes
The Challenge of Raising the Stakes
Coming off the high of the first Dead Right premiere, the Dollars & Donuts crew faced an uphill battle with Dead Right II. Hank, Daryl Della's father and screenwriter, handed him the sequel script just a week after the premiere, and the team's initial reaction was a mix of excitement and trepidation. "How the hell are we going to do this?" was Michael Martin’s first sentiment, especially given the script’s ambitious demands: a hospital setting, intricate fight scenes, and complex effects.
The Cast and Crew: New and Familiar Faces
Becker Von Felsburg stepped into the role of Nurse Bobo, a bizarre and unsettling character written with him in mind. Becker’s performance blended dark humor with a creepy intensity, perfectly complementing the film's tone. Christopher Cairo took on a new role as the Captain, a legless, grizzled character brought to life through inventive makeup effects and physical acting. To achieve the illusion of missing legs, Cairo folded his own legs back and endured grueling shoots crawling across hard surfaces, often resulting in bruises, splinters, and plenty of laughs.
The Premiere
After months of hard work, Dead Right II premiered to a packed theater of 239 seats, marking a major milestone for the team. Seeing their film on the big screen for the first time was a dream realized. The audience’s energy, laughter, and gasps validated the crew’s blood, sweat, and tears, cementing the sequel as a fan favorite among the Dollars & Donuts productions.
Building the World: From Warehouse to South Lake Tahoe
Creating the sequel's grim, gritty atmosphere required ingenuity. Michael Martin’s uncle offered the use of his warehouse, allowing the team to construct a hospital set from scratch. This included a false roof, breakable windows, and a green screen. Overseeing the operation like a project manager, Michael meticulously organized tasks and managed the logistics, often jokingly referred to as "stressing himself into ulcers."
The set's design emphasized cold, stark lighting to enhance the bleak tone. Ray Revello served as the lighting technician, ensuring the moody visuals remained consistent. The hospital room, as grim as it appears onscreen, became the site of some of the most memorable moments in the film, including the infamous window jump.
The Physical and Emotional Toll
The physical demands of the production were immense. Cairo endured hours in the makeup chair, transforming into the Captain with prosthetics and contact lenses that left his eyes sore for days. Michael Martin, who played Deke, suffered repeated nosebleeds during intense shooting days,
One of the most memorable sequences involved the window jump. Despite the fake glass and safety precautions, Michael insisted on using a mattress for protection, much to the crew’s mockery.
