It’s been so long since the release of the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie.
Two years ago, Blumhouse Productions brought the release of the highly anticipated FNAF movie. The second installment only improved upon the first one’s quirks and faults. FNAF 2 took into account what the fans wanted, a new line up of animatronics. It includes more jump scares, which is what the source material is most famous for.
The movie follows Mike played by Josh Hutcherson in an attempt to live normally after the first movie’s events. However, Mike’s sister, Abby, played by Piper Rubio, wants anything but that; she misses her animatronic friends and wants to see them again. The new film includes new challenges for our characters to face. FNAF 2 follows a similar formula to the first one while still giving the audience new aspects to get excited for. There were moments where the acting was cheesy, but Fazbear Entertainment serves pizza for a reason.
The opening scene perfectly sets up the feel of the movie and the problems to come. The way it is later connected to the rest of the movie fits very well. It’s followed by the ideal opening credits for the film. They’re completely in an 8-bit art style, which is digital art with pixelated graphics, similar to certain parts of the games.
Elizabeth Lail gives an exciting performance as Vanessa. Lail does an exceptional job of portraying Vanessa’s trauma and the effects of her character’s tainted childhood. Not only was the live acting well-done, but the voice also acting for the animatronics was too. Matthew Patrick of Game Theory fame voiced Toy Bonnie and gave a game accurate performance. Not only him, but Megan Fox as Toy Chica was bubbly and fitting for the role.
Any person who previously watched a FNAF let’s-play should look out during the movie. A person may find the previously mentioned online personality MatPat from Game Theory, Cory Kenshin, Dawko and 8-BitRyan at different points in the film. Also, there were many callbacks and references to the lore of the games. Any fan who’s been following for years will be pleased.
Finally, be sure to stay past the credits because after the climatic end of the film, there’s a couple surprises. It’s safe to say the FNAF films are just like William Afton, they always come back.
