The film was largely , who criticized it for being uninspired and abandoning the clever twist of the first movie.

Following a violent home invasion in London that leaves her son, Jude, mute and herself suffering from PTSD, Liza and her husband Sean move to the countryside to recuperate. While exploring the nearby woods, Jude unearths a lifelike porcelain doll named Brahms.

as Liza, a mother struggling with trauma and growing suspicion of the doll.

as Jude, the young son who forms an unsettling bond with Brahms.

as Joseph, the mysterious estate groundskeeper who holds secrets about the doll’s origins. Critical Reception

Jude begins communicating through the doll and insists on following a strict set of "rules". As strange and violent events occur—including a disturbing "croquet accident"—Liza discovers the dark history of the Heelshire mansion and the doll’s malevolent influence over her son.

(2020) is a supernatural horror sequel directed by William Brent Bell that follows a traumatized family moving into the guest house of the infamous Heelshire estate. Plot Overview