Jennifer Kaytin Robinson directs Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline and Tyriq Withers in the requel of the nineties slasher favourite.

Not going to be too harsh on this one. It is playful, with gory kills and a charismatic game cast of newbies. The legacy cast members are well served and generously included. I was surprised at least twice. The balance between tribute and workable standalone teen horror is pretty much achieved. I even think the new title font choice is an improvement. The line “You know, this whole thing could’ve been avoided if men would just go to therapy” stank the epilogue out though. Do you not remember why all this just happened to you all? Still better than Still.

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Perfect Double Bill: The Black Phone 2 (2025)

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