''2 Jennifer'' is a 2016 indie
horror film
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Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apo ...
written and directed by Hunter Johnson, who also stars in the film. The film is a sequel to
James Cullen Bressack's ''
To Jennifer'' and features Johnson as a young man intent on creating a sequel to the 2013 film. The film also features David Coupe and Lara Jean Mummert.
Synopsis
Spencer wants to create a sequel to one of his favorite horror films, ''To Jennifer,'' and is hoping that doing so will launch his career as a filmmaker. As such, he is playing one of the movie's main characters and wants to find the perfect woman to serve as the film's titular character, even going so far as to insist that they only consider actresses that are named Jennifer. However as they find their perfect Jennifer and filming commences, Spencer's hold on reality grows more and more tenuous.
Cast
*Hunter Johnson as Spencer
*David Coupe as Mack
*Lara Jean Mummert as Jennifer
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Felissa Rose
Felissa Rose Esposito, better known as simply Felissa Rose (born May 23, 1969), is an American actress and producer. Rose has amassed over 100 film credits, and is best known for her work in the horror genre, for which she is recognized as a s ...
as Jennifer Smith
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Erin Marie Hogan as Jennifer Johnson
*Veronica Ricci as Jennifer Martin
*Jody Barton as Jody
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James Cullen Bressack
James Cullen Bressack (born c. 1992 in Los Angeles, California) is an American film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is the son of Emmy Award-winning writer Gordon Bressack and voice actress Ellen Gerstell.Couch, Aaron (2015)Tom G ...
as James
*Jarrett Furst as Jarrett
*Josh Brown as Josh
*Charles Chudabala as Charlie
*Matt Holbrook as Dennis
*Chrissy Cannone as Susan
*Marv Blauvelt as Thumper
*Erin Killean as Jennifer Corby
Reception
''
Starburst'' wrote a favorable review of the film, as they felt that it was "refreshing to have a sequel work so well and for it actually not be essential that one has seen the original. Ultimately, it’s a more enjoyable ride than the first, with a payoff that packs quite a wallop."
In contrast,
Dread Central
Dread Central is an American website founded in 2006 that is dedicated to horror news, interviews, and reviews. It covers horror films, comics, novels, and toys. Dread Central has won the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Website ...
panned ''2 Jennifer'', stating that "Fans of bargain-basement snuff will eat this one right up, but for this lad, I prefer to keep my eyesight on level ground… solid, stable, non-shaky ground."
References
External links
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{{Jennifer series
Found footage films
American horror films
2016 horror films
2016 films
2010s English-language films
2010s American films
English-language horror films