Under Siege 2: Dark Territory

On a cross country passenger train in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, a brilliant electronics expert hijacks the carriages and converts the locomotive into a moving command center for a satellite weapon. His plan is to trigger a devastating strike on Washington DC, and the heist hinges on outsmarting the authorities while keeping the weapon hidden inside the train. Former Navy SEAL Casey Ryback, who is traveling aboard, senses something is terribly wrong and takes action. With relentless persistence, he tracks the intruder through a maze of corridors, fights through a gauntlet of guards, and uses the train's cramped spaces to his advantage. The pursuit unfolds across tunnels and yards as Ryback improvises tools and tactics to neutralize the threat before it can be unleashed. The tension is amplified by tight camera work and a ticking clock as the threat lurches closer to realization. The pace keeps moving as Ryback uses the train's own infrastructure to outmaneuver the hijacker.

Directed by Geoff Murphy, the film preserves the brisk, no-nonsense energy of the original while presenting a new international set of action sequences. The screenplay credits go to Richard Hatem, Matt Reeves and J F Lawton, updating the premise for mid 90s audiences.

It grossed about 104.3 million worldwide against a 60 million budget, delivering a solid return and reinforcing Steven Seagal's pull as a box office star in mid 1990s action thrillers, while expanding his on screen reputation for practical stunts.

It helped shape the late 90s subgenre of tense train bound thrillers, pairing a lone hero with a high tech threat inside a confined space. Seagal's stoic presence and hands on tactics became a recognizable formula for fans and studio executives alike.

Critics offered mixed opinions, praising the movie's brisk action and practical stuntwork while criticizing the plot for leaning on familiar beats. The themes revolve around capability, duty, and the uneasy link between technology and danger in modern life.