Manson Kilmore: The Night Caller of Coal Miners Holler Part 2 - Payback Is Hell
Manson Kilmore: The Night Caller of Coal Miners Holler Part 2 - Payback Is Hell

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Manson Kilmore: The Night Caller of Coal Miners Holler Part 2 - Payback Is Hell

2009
Movie
100 min
English

Thirty years after the murder of Manson Kilmore, the town of Coal Miners Gap have a new series of murders. The question is, is the killer human or something more? And what is the connection to Manson Kilmore and the deaths in 1975?

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: T.D. St. ClairGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Picking up where the first installment left off, this sequel continues the grisly tale of Manson Kilmore, a vengeful spirit haunting a remote mining town. As the bodies pile up, the remaining residents must confront the malevolent entity and uncover the dark secrets that fuel its insatiable rage. The fight for survival becomes a desperate race against time as the night caller's gruesome reign of terror escalates.

Critical Reception

This low-budget independent horror film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a gritty, old-school horror atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. The film struggled to live up to the promise of its predecessor, with criticisms often directed at pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a few suspenseful moments but ultimately falls short of its genre potential.

  • Despite a promising premise, the film suffers from uneven pacing and a predictable plot.

  • The performances are serviceable, but cannot salvage the film's significant narrative flaws.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce and generally indicate a disappointment. Viewers often cite a lack of originality and a confusing storyline as major drawbacks, though a small contingent appreciated the film's dark tone.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around abandoned coal mining towns in West Virginia, aiming for an authentic sense of decay and isolation.

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