Before its predecessor had completed production, "Carnosaur 2" was already being planned by executive producer Roger Corman. Effects artist John Buechler returned for the sequel, which re-used his dinosaur models from the original "Carnosaur". Filming took place during an 18-day shoot, including a week of filming at a power plant near Castaic Lake in California. "Carnosaur 2" was released direct-to-video in mid-February 1995. It received mixed reviews; criticism was aimed at its special effects, although the cast was generally praised. The film was followed by a sequel, "", in 1996.