Final Destination 2 (2003)

A young woman stops her car, blocking traffic, after having a vision of a catastrophic accident.

'Final Destination 2' is a worthy sequel to the first one. Respecting the mythology of that one, it expands it in an inventive way, with a more impressive budget and technology, resulting in a film that has resisted the changes of time.

Director:  David R Ellis   

With: A.J. Cook, Ali Larter, Tony Todd, Michael Landes, Lynda Boyd, Keegan Connor Tracy, Justina Machado

Rating: 8.4/10

A Quiet Place Part II (2020)

The Abbott family continues their no-sound survival in the post-apocalypse, soon after the loss of the father of the family.

'A Quiet Place Part II' is the sequel to a hit horror thriller. It didn't seem like much more could be said, especially since the first film wasn't just a superficial version of events, created just for the sake of cheap thrills, but a well-made and well-calibrated film that respects its audience, however its sequel manages to keep the interest in the fate of the well-written characters maybe just from the desire for a liberating outcome. What happens in it is credible, sad but also with a glimmer of hope.

Director:  John Krasinski    

With: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy, John Krasinski

Rating: 8/10

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

Candyman continues his adventures caused by mirror activity but the descendant from an old family seems to create a special connection with him.

A sequel to a cult horror that has more merit than one would expect. With a mix of characters that are either poorly sketched or quite well developed, Candyman 2 focuses more on the story and setting than on its horror effects. However, when it comes to the horror aspect, the surplus of jump scares is unwelcome. The authenticity of the New Orleans setting is well-done, evocatively accompanied by the arch-present kingfisher, which at one point becomes just irritating though. The 90's horror vibe is welcome but unfortunately the frequent inconsistencies tear down the story which is not otherwise half bad.

Directed by: Bill Condon

Based on a story by: Clive Barker

With: Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan, William O'Leary, Veronica Cartwright, David Gianopoulos

Rating: 5/10