Back in 2019, Radio Silence—led by directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett—teamed to deliver a fascinating original horror film in Ready or Not. The film, led by Samara Weaving, featured a bride who, on her wedding day, learns her new family is harboring a dark, dangerous secret. And she learns she has to play a game with some deadly stakes.

It was a fun, original film that turned out to be a hit. The directors parlayed that into helming back-to-back Scream films and the original vampire thriller Abigail. But now, they’re back with a new installment of that original film. Weaving is back in the lead, and there’s a whole new game leading to a bigger world.

But does it have the same appeal? Let’s dive in.

We pick up where the first film left off. Grace (Weaving) has just survived the night, but she nearly dies in the ambulance. When she wakes up, she finds she’s handcuffed to the bed—accused of murder. That’s when her estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), arrives.

But it isn’t long before things take an unfortunate twist. While Faith doesn’t believe Grace’s wild story, when they’re kidnapped by a lawyer (Elijah Wood) and find themselves prisoners at an evacuated resort, she realizes she’s now part of a game involving devil worshipping families that are all vying for control.

Grace has a chance to be the last woman standing if she can make it through the night—again. This time with her sister by her side.

This is another fun film that expands the world and adds some interesting twists. It’s also populated by a fun cast, with those families vying for control including twins played by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy, a gun-wielding Nestor Carbonell, and a feisty Kevin Durand. The film even features David Cronenberg in a small supporting role.

All of it adds up to the same kind of fun and chaotic formula that worked well in the first film. There isn’t a surprise twist in the same way, but there are some fun wrinkles in the mythology. And it’s fun to see Weaving, now teamed with Newton, continue to make her way through these challenges.

Weaving is great in the lead. She brings a charm and some grit to this role. You can’t help but root for her and admire the resolve that she brings to Grace. That’s part of the charm and the fun here. I enjoyed Newton and the supporting actors, too. Gellar and Wood in particular were fun and making the most of their scene chewing opportunities.

But one of the things that stood out for me with the first film was the sense of humor. It was infused in the action and gave the whole thing some bite. This film didn’t have the same bite throughout. And owing to the expansion of the world, there was a little more bloat that slowed it down a touch.

Still, if you were a fan of the original film, this sequel will work well enough for you. It’s a fun ride that’s worth it just to cheer for Weaving’s beleaguered bride Grace. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is now in theaters.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.