One thing about me, I love movies where women are covered in blood. “Ready or Not: Here I Come” may be the most bloody film I’ve ever seen, and it has Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton, so what more could you want?
I watched the first “Ready or Not” a few years ago and remember liking the movie, but it didn’t have much of an impact on me. I couldn’t name a single monumental moment from the film or tell you anything that happened. I know this is a hot take, and again, I did enjoy the movie — it just didn’t leave a lasting impression on me as a horror fan.
That being said, I haven’t stopped thinking about the sequel. I know sequels are controversial, but I truly believe this one is better than the original.
“Ready or Not: Here I Come” takes place directly after the events of “Ready or Not,” with Grace (Weaving) sitting on the steps, covered in blood, after surviving her deadly wedding day.
Grace is taken to the hospital, where she is visited by her emergency contact, her estranged younger sister, Faith (Newton). From their first interaction, it’s clear the sisters have a difficult dynamic. Faith blames Grace for leaving her and lies about how well she’s doing to show her older sister she didn’t need her.
Despite the constant bickering and troubled past, the sisters are forced to work toward a common goal: Surviving the night.
In the first “Ready or Not” film, Grace pulls a hide-and-seek card as part of a family game on her wedding day, which leads the groom’s family to hunt and try to kill her. The family is part of a satanic cult, and this tradition is a religious ritual for them. However, Grace did something that defied the rules of their cult: She survived.
The first film ends there, and we aren’t aware that her survival caused a major issue until the sequel. Her survival triggered a clause in the scripture, where another game must be played to determine who leads their cult. Unfortunately for Grace, this means being hunted again.
She is kidnapped from the hospital, and Faith is taken with her. The sisters are handcuffed together and forced to try to survive the night.
One member from each family in the cult has to hunt, and if one person dies, someone else from the family must take their place. If they accidentally, or purposefully, kill someone from another family, the killer’s entire bloodline perishes. Whoever kills Grace gets to lead the cult, but if Grace survives, she becomes the leader.
The film is stressful in the best way. I found myself on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie, rooting for Grace and Faith’s survival.
The addition of Newton’s character added so much to the story. Not only was Faith a spectacularly written character, but Newton delivered a memorable performance, and her character added so much depth and background to our protagonist, Grace.
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The things the characters do to survive in this film are unique and, without getting into too much detail, disgusting. I love it when a horror film decides to get creative with its kills — or attempts.
I saw this film in Dolby Atmos, and it added so much to the experience. The immersive sound really made it feel like I was part of the movie, and the thrills were that much scarier. I went with someone who isn’t a fan of the horror genre and hadn’t seen the original, and even she liked the movie.
It’s a must-watch for any horror fan, but also anyone who likes a fun movie. Newton and Weaving have solidified their spots as iconic scream queens of this generation, and this film proves just that.
Rating: 8/10
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