Shadows Descending 2: Portsmouth

*For the franchise, see* *Shadows Descending (franchise)*

*For the album by The Infection, see Shadows Descending (album)*

Jason Kliot

Sandy Cheeks

David Duchovny

Sandy Cheeks

Marguerite Moreau

Keanu Reeves

Bruce Greenwood

Katie Holmes

***Shadows Descending 2: Portsmouth*** is a 2003 dark fantasy superhero film directed by David Duchovny. It is the second installment of the Shadows Descending film series and the sequel to Shadows Descending. The name of the sequel is a reference to Joseph Christie's song with the same name, and the film dedicates his honor in the end credits.

Its plot focuses on a corrupt vampire corporation, led by a brainwashed Alisa-Sophie Lucienne, that has plans to destroy Jade Seren and the others that are now known as the Zigzag, and now they must team up to destroy the company and convince Alisa about what's been really happening.

Development on the sequel began shortly after the first film was released on November 14th, 2001 by Paramount Pictures. Sandy Cheeks and David Nicholls both returned to write the scripts, as well as the crew of Chris Brinker, Dan Halsted and Jason Kliot. On a $154 million budget, the sequel began principal photography in June 2002.

The film was theatrically released on July 4th, 2003 and was unanimously praised by critics for its story, visual effects, action sequences, score, acting, direction, and thematic elements, with many considering it to be one of the best Shadows Descending films of all time. During its theatrical run, the film earned over $796.8 million, making it the third highest-grossing film in 2003.

## Cast

* Jennifer Love Hewitt as Jade Seren
* Famke Janssen as Abby Gwendoline
* David Duchovny as Major General Bailey Sutton
* Sandy Cheeks as Alisa-Sophie Lucienne
* Marguerite Moreau as Karlene Raelinn
* Keanu Reeves as Damascus
* Bruce Greenwood as Frank Sutton
* Katie Holmes as Zara

## Music

***Portsmouth: Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture*** is the soundtrack for David Duchovny's 2003 film ***Shadows Descending 2: Portsmouth***, released on July 15th by Geffen Records; featuring alternative rock artists.

#### Disc One

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix)
2. Seether - Fine Again
3. The Infection - Portsmouth (Joseph Christie song)
4. Our Lady Peace - Someone Out There
5. Crazy Town - Hollywood Babylon (Sandy Cheeks Remix)
6. Sevendust - Suffocate
7. Switchfoot - Meant to Live
8. Therapy? - If It Kills Me
9. Limp Bizkit - Why?
10. Monoman - Supersub
11. Jennifer Love Hewitt - Can I Go Now
12. Sandy Cheeks - A Distinct Lack Of Motivation (Joseph Christie song)
13. Mudvayne - Silenced
14. Kidneythieves - Leaving the House at Three O'Clock In The Morning, Again (Joseph Christie song)

#### Disc Two

1. Moby - One of These Mornings
2. The Crystal Method - The Winner
3. Live - Sweet Release
4. Steven Neville-Ramsey - Body Crumbles
5. Powerman 5000 - A Is For Apathy
6. Godsmack - Faceless
7. Disturbed - The Sun (Joseph Christie song)
8. Cold - Stupid Girl
9. Linkin Park - Hit The Floor
10. System Of A Down - How The Fuck Am I Supposed To Live With This (Joseph Christie song)
11. The Salads - Get Loose
12. Lone Wolves - You Drive Me Crazy (Britney Spears cover)
13. Weezer - Knockdown Dragout
14. Blink-182 - Sea (Joseph Christie song)