The Bonesetter Returns

A group of teenagers are stalked by a psychotic killer known as the 'Bonesetter' who meticulously prepares his victims. The killer's methods are particularly gruesome, involving dismemberment and the removal of bones. The film follows the desperate attempts of the surviving characters to evade capture and uncover the killer's identity before they become his next victims.

The Bonesetter Returns was a direct-to-video release and received generally poor reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, uninspired direction, and excessive gore. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm reception, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

• Critics found the film to be a predictable and unoriginal horror flick.
• The excessive gore was noted, but often without any redeeming artistic merit.
• The performances were generally considered uninspired, further contributing to the film's low quality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this direct-to-video release, but available commentary suggests viewers found it to be a low-budget, gory, and largely unengaging horror film with little to offer beyond its violence.

Despite starring Frankie Muniz, who was widely popular at the time due to his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle,' 'The Bonesetter Returns' did not achieve any significant critical or commercial success.