Branden Chowen, who reviewed the film for "Indie Pulse", stated that "the standout in the film is the man who returns for the sequel: Bruce Payne. His character is written to be one-note throughout, but Payne still manages to create an excellent villain. Once the audience gets past his blue lipstick, which is no small feat, Payne is a formidable and passionate force". "The Charlotte Observer" stated that "menacing Bruce Payne gives the film's one potent performance". Abbie Bernstein for "Audio Video Revolution" declared that Payne was "enjoyably evil as the secondary baddie in charge of capturing the rebels"