Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) Movie Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – Movie Review

First Reaction – Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has a bigger scary feeling to everything.

Director: Emma Tammi

Writer: Scott Cawthon (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Josh Hutcherson (The Beekeeper)
  • Elizabeth Lail (You)
  • Piper Rubio
  • Matthew Lillard (Scream)
  • Freddy Carter (Wonder Woman)

Plot: Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.

Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The story of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 follows Mike, Abby, and Vanessa as they attempt to rebuild their lives. Their efforts are complicated when someone from Vanessa’s past emerges and begins to target Abby.

Mike needs to rescue his sister from the newly resurrected creatures, but doing so will force him to rely on people he’d normally avoid.

Verdict on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

Recap

Picking up after the events of the first film, the story centers on Mike, Abby, and Vanessa as they face a brand new threat that’s even more challenging than before.

Best Parts

This movie features much more frightening encounters with well-known characters. It leans heavily into horror, moving beyond the stiff, robotic movements of previous installments. The animatronics are a standout feature – they look incredibly realistic and terrifying, and the sound of their footsteps is truly unsettling.

Worst Parts

The conversations don’t always feel natural and can sometimes seem too basic or forced. The story also feels hurried towards the end, especially after taking a slower approach to the major conflicts earlier on.

Final ThoughtsFive Nights at Freddy’s 2 feels bigger, scarier and more lifelike.

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2025-12-05 19:38