The trailer for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come just arrived. Lead actor Samara Weaving is back in survival mode.Grace (Weaving) thought she escaped the Le Domas family's blood-soaked game, but we learn that was just the beginning. The sequel expands the nightmare beyond one murderous clan. Four wealthy families now compete to kill Grace and claim leadership of a secret council that apparently runs everything. Her estranged sister Faith (fellow horror icon Kathryn Newton) is stuck in the middle of it all.Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return after making the first film into a darkly funny surprise hit. The footage shows Grace doing what she does best... running, screaming, and surviving. It does seem we're getting a lot more of what made the first film fun, and that could go either way.The supporting cast makes this worth watching, regardless. Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, playing a wealthy villain, is inspired. Elijah Wood pops up as another antagonist, continuing his recent streak of playing creeps in surprising movies. I'm especially excited for Néstor Carbonell and Kevin Durand (who also starred with Newton in Abigail). And (checks notes) David Cronenberg has joined the ensemble, too? Cool. For those concerned that this is a rehash of the original, that's definitely a valid worry, but Newton's presence as Grace's sister offers the biggest wildcard and opportunity to freshen things up. We love a good sibling rivalry.We won't know if Ready or Not 2 will hold up until next year, but the...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 December