Wake Up to Kill 2
Wake Up to Kill 2

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Wake Up to Kill 2

1989
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Thai

Sequel to the 1987 original; a mix of martial arts and horror.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Fred Olen RayGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers heads to a secluded cabin for a weekend getaway, only to discover they are being stalked by a relentless killer. As they try to escape the deadly trap, they uncover a dark secret about the cabin's past and the true identity of their tormentor. The slasher convention unfolds with escalating terror and graphic violence.

Critical Reception

Wake Up to Kill 2 is a low-budget slasher film that garnered a mixed to negative reception. While it adheres to the tropes of the genre, it was often criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and often gratuitous violence. It found a niche audience among hardcore horror fans who appreciate its B-movie aesthetic and gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Repetitive and unoriginal slasher formula.

  • Lacks compelling characters and engaging narrative.

  • Features plentiful gore but little substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Wake Up to Kill 2 are scarce, but those that exist often describe it as a typical, albeit forgettable, 80s slasher. Many viewers found it to be overly reliant on gore and jump scares, with a story that offered little novelty.

Fun Fact

Fred Olen Ray is known for his prolific output of low-budget genre films, and Wake Up to Kill 2 is a prime example of his work during the late 1980s direct-to-video era.

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