See No Evil 2 (2014)

See No Evil 2 is the kind of slasher that knows exactly what it is and leans in with gusto: a nasty, neon-tinged midnight ride where a supposedly lifeless monster turns a mundane workplace into a claustrophobic trap. The Soska sisters give the morgue setting a grim, stylish personality—cold corridors, harsh lights, and a maze-like layout that keeps the tension tight even when the movie is having wicked fun with its premise. Danielle Harris brings a grounded, likable center to the chaos, while Glenn Jacobs’ Jacob Goodnight is a hulking, old-school boogeyman whose presence makes every corner feel unsafe, and yes, the gore is plentiful and punchy for fans who want their horror to bite. If you’re not into severe violence, sleazy undertones, or unapologetic slasher mechanics, it may be too much—but if you are, it’s a confident, entertaining bloodbath that delivers exactly the kind of late-night VOD thrill it promises.

See No Evil 2 is clearly aiming to be a nasty, enclosed slasher ride: a birthday party in a morgue, a hulking killer back from the dead, and a body count that doesn’t waste time. The problem is it plays like a checklist of familiar genre beats, with thin characters and a script that doesn’t give the stalking much momentum once it settles into routine pick-offs. If you’re hoping for clever twists, memorable scares, or anything that feels fresh, this will likely feel generic and a bit sluggish between the kills. But if your bar is “loud, grimy, gory slasher in a fun location” and you’re mainly here for brutal set-pieces and Danielle Harris doing solid final-girl work, it can still scratch that itch.