Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
Happy Death Day 2U
”Tree Gelbman faces new dangers after discovering the ease of dying repeatedly.”
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Two years after the shocking first movie, the sequel 'Happy Death Day 2U' continues its interesting approach to terror with an ambitious concept that mixes science-fiction, mystery and comedy. The feature film takes risks with a humor that borders on the absurd, but the real differentiator is the great performances. In the end, we have a rarity: a sequel that surpasses the predecessor, making it even better.
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Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead.
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