When her father disappears, Heather Mason is drawn into a strange and terrifying alternate reality that holds answers to the horrific nightmares that have plagued her since childhood.
After such an underwhelming conclusion the only solace is that there is no direct threat of a sequel.
The only revelation in this belated sequel to the moderately successful 2006 video game adaptation is that its makers clearly think people are invested enough in the original film to want another instalment.
This listless sequel just warms over the same ingredients with a smaller budget and worse script.
The first film was imperfect but solid as game-adaps go and fans revelled in its clammy shocks. No such luck this time out. Director Bassett oversees a vaporous horror sequel that rarely raises the pulse.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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