‘Ready or Not 2’ Brings Blood, Devil Worship and Exploding Bodies to Rowdy SXSW Premiere

The world premiere of "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" took place at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, where the film received a lively reception from the audience. The directors known as Radio Silence expressed their hopes for an exciting experience, stating, “Hope you guys have a fucking loud, weird ride.” The sequel features Samara Weaving reprising her role as a bride caught in a deadly game, alongside a cast that includes Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Shawn Hatosy. During the premiere, Kathryn Newton energized the audience by shouting, “Let’s go!” before the screening began. The Paramount Theatre was filled with enthusiastic attendees, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere on the second night of the festival. The film is described as an action-horror-comedy that picks up just minutes after the events of the original 2019 feature. Reviews of "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" have been mixed. While some critics noted the film's entertaining elements, others felt it did not quite capture the same magic as its predecessor. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the sequel features a cast that includes Samara Weaving and Sarah Michelle Gellar, while IndieWire highlighted that despite a sensational performance from Weaving, the sequel was perceived as lacking in comparison to the original.