Ready or Not 2: Here I Come review – Fun horror sequel elaborates on its predecessor’s killer concept

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

I was so hyped for Ready or Not 2! It basically takes everything that made the first movie awesome and just does more of it. The same directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, are back, and thankfully, Samara Weaving returns to play the bride – and she’s ready to get covered in blood all over again! It’s great to see her back in that wedding dress, even if it’s about to get seriously messed up.

In the 2019 film, Grace MacCaullay married into the incredibly wealthy Le Domas family, only to discover a terrifying tradition on her wedding night. Her new in-laws were secretly Satanists, and she was forced to participate in a deadly game of hide-and-seek. This rare and sinister ritual involved the entire family hunting her, with the ultimate goal of sacrificing her.

The new movie continues right after the last one, showing the aftermath of the Le Domas family’s downfall. Grace is immediately suspected of their deaths, but soon discovers that surviving the previous events has made her a target for the world’s richest families. An old rule has been activated: whoever kills Grace before sunrise will take her place on their powerful council. If she survives until dawn, Grace will claim the position for herself.

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Grace is reliving a terrifying experience, and this time, she’s not only fighting for her own survival but also for her sister Faith’s (Kathryn Newton). Faith unexpectedly visits just as Grace is captured, and she’s still hurt by Grace leaving her in foster care years ago. They’re handcuffed together when the deadly game starts, forcing them to work together and resolve their long-standing issues quickly.

In this horror film, David Cronenberg plays Chester Danforth, the patriarch of a wealthy and influential family. His children, Ursula and Titus (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy), are given a mission by their father to reclaim the family’s former status. Elijah Wood portrays a lawyer monitoring a dangerous game, and Kevin Durand and Néstor Carbonell play members of the opposing, equally powerful, group.

This sequel is a thrilling, action-packed ride in the style of John Wick, sure to please those who enjoyed the first film. Even newcomers will find it entertaining. While the story doesn’t break much new ground, it’s full of clever visuals and enthusiastic performances. The script by Guy Busick and R Christopher Murphy could be tighter, but the directors – Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, known for ‘Abigail’ and the recent ‘Scream’ films – deliver a fast-paced, visually striking, and increasingly gory experience.

The first film featured Adam Brody and Andie MacDowell, and the sequel smartly builds around returning actor Grace Weaver with a cast of familiar faces from horror and genre films. This includes Rose Byrne playing a mischievous character, Owen Teague from the latest Planet of the Apes movie, and two popular scream queens: Emma Newton, known for Freaky, Lisa Frankenstein, and Abigail, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, channeling her Cruel Intentions energy.

Okay, so I was really impressed with Naomi Watts and Robin Weaving’s chemistry. They play sisters, and their back-and-forth, the way they fight and then make up, just added so much to the movie. It’s not exactly a deep, philosophical film, but the constant danger really put them through the wringer emotionally. They both felt so real and committed to their roles, which helped keep the whole crazy situation believable, you know?

The actress playing Weaving delivers another stunning performance, convincingly portraying a character who is both vulnerable and fierce. She masterfully shifts between confusion and terror, and then to steely determination and madness. It’s clear the role suits her perfectly, but after everything her character has been through, you really feel sorry for her. It seems like time she found some peace.

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Emma Simmonds

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2026-03-18 19:04