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‘The Jester 2’ Trailer Teases Horror Sequel That’s No Laughing Matter


Halloween season is getting closer and closer, which means slasher films are just a few weeks away from being sought-after even more than usual. From horror classics like Halloween (Michael Myers and his killer ways), A Nightmare on Elm Street (revengeful Freddy Krueger), and more, watching them in the dark causes the ultimate scare. Make sure you add watching The Jester 2 to your list of spooky films to indulge in, as the sequel to The Jester (2023) hits theaters on September 15 and 16. With the tagline “You can’t beat death twice,” viewers are in for a bloody treat. The trailer has now been unleashed, and it’s certainly no laughing matter…

The Jester 2, directed and written by Colin Krawchuk, follows the titular character as he makes Halloween night in a small town one to remember. Why offer treats when you give out tricks and cause screams? The Jester is turning this small town into scream-ville, and a teenager, Max, finds herself in a showdown with the supernatural trickster who gains happiness from causing mayhem. Max is a magician with wits that can be used to outsmart the Jester, but it’s not simple. The cast includes Michael Sheffield, Jessica Ambuehl, Kaitlyn Trentham, Dingani Beza, and Jay Grant.

In the trailer, which you can check out here, viewers can hear the horror villain’s evil laugh within the first couple of seconds, surely sending a shiver down their spines. They then hear, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I’m your host, DJ Jack, and I’ll be your guide through the spine-tingling lineup tonight.” Then comes a hint at the horror to come, as The Jester emerges from a box with his body bent. There’s a young guy in the woods watching this happen (a situation no one wants to be in, ever!), before the scene transitions to the Jester giving himself a facelift, pulling off a portion of his skin to reveal a new and improved look.

Viewers are then introduced to the main character, Max, a quiet girl who apparently keeps to herself. She probably thinks she’s invisible to everyone, but the Jester has his sights set on her and starts watching her every move. Will she defeat him or fall into his tricky ways?

What Is ‘The Jester’ All About?

Epic Pictures

Traditionally, a Jester is a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch, whose job is to keep guests entertained at the royal court. In The Jester, released on September 29, 2023, instead of entertaining guests, the title character finds a way to terrorize anyone in his path on Halloween night. The synopsis for the first film reads, “A malevolent being known as the Jester terrorizes the inhabitants of a small town on Halloween night, including two estranged sisters who must come together to find a way to defeat the evil entity.”

DREAD and Fathom Entertainment produce The Jester 2, which is all set to hit theaters nationwide for two nights only on September 15 and 16. You can check out the official synopsis for The Jester 2 below:

On Halloween night, teen magician Max finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster with real dark magic and a killer act. As illusions turn lethal and every escape is a trap, Max must pull off the ultimate trick: staying alive. On this deadly night, the only escape… is to beat the devil at its own game.


The Jester 2023 Movie Poster


The Jester


Release Date

September 29, 2023

Runtime

90 Minutes

Director

Colin Krawchuk






This story originally appeared on Movieweb

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