Hello everybody. I'm Dan Merl here with my review of the second movie in the Ready or Not franchise, sometimes called Ready or Not Too, but officially titled Ready or Not, Here I Come. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, they return after directing the 2019 original film.
The original writers, Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, along with star Samara Weaving, reprise their roles. The sequel picks up directly after the original, with Weaving's Grace surviving a horrific hunting game with her in-laws. This time, Grace reunites with her estranged sister, Faith, played by Katherine Newton, as they are thrust into another deadly game by a power-hungry cabal.
The film introduces new cast members including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Hattis, and Elijah Wood. Horror filmmaker David Cronenberg also makes an appearance. Grace and Faith must survive the night against a group of wealthy hunters vying to fill a power void left by the original family.
I was a big fan of the original for its thrilling and unpredictable nature, full of twists and a strong performance by Samara Weaving. This sequel echoes many elements of the original but offers new dynamics with Katherine Newton's character and a more expansive setting.
Radio Silence maintains their signature style with a blood-soaked film that moves swiftly due to the ticking clock of its premise. The scale is bigger, set across a resort instead of a mansion, diluting some tension yet offering new creative visuals thanks to cinematographer Brett Jutkiewicz.
Ready or Not, Here I Come revisits familiar territory but adds enough new elements to set it apart slightly from its predecessor. Although not as fresh as the original, fans of the first film will find enjoyment in its familiar chaos.