
In "Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace," Jobe is brought back to life by Jonathan Walker, who schemes to have Jobe create a powerful computer chip capable of connecting all the world's computers into a single network under his control. However, a group of teenage hackers discovers Walker's sinister plan and band together to thwart his ambitions, leading to a high-stakes battle in the digital realm and beyond.
Trivia:
1. The film extensively used early CGI effects to depict cyberspace sequences, which, despite being critiqued at the time, represented a pioneering effort in visual effects during the mid-1990s.
2. The movie features a cameo by director Farhad Mann as one of the teenage hackers, showcasing his hands-on involvement in the project.
3. Unlike the original film, "Lawnmower Man 2" leaned heavily into cyberpunk themes common in 1990s sci-fi, reflecting the era's growing fascination with the internet and virtual reality.