I think the premise of this sequel actually had a lot of promise. I think it's a really cool idea to drop the found footage and look at the impact of the original film in a kind of meta way.
This unfortunately is just about where the positives begin and end for Book of Shadows, which wasn't only butchered by the studio - with constant scenes being inserted clearly in post, but even beside this I don't think there is…
Surely this theatrical release is significantly changed/cut from its original creative vision? At least that's what I'd like to believe.
This leans far too much on voice-over and montage like sequences, rushing through what would probably have been to me, the more interesting parts of the film, really hurtin any chance at stronger character development. A number side characters have plots that either seem mostly irrelevant or are just altogether forgotten by the time the final act rolls around.
I did however like the premise and central character/s and hope that there is a longer cut that we might see someday
One of the most inspirational films I've seen. Truly made me feel that, with no experience or skills whatsoever, if given 30 million dollars that I could potentially make something that is not quite this shit (hopefully)
We were sold a lie. This was meant to be in the same ball park as madame web and while it has a few moments that are pretty hilarious it's mostly just a boring time
