Once you open the box… you can’t escape it.|Jan. 03, 2022|United Kingdom|89 Min.|n/A
Genre: Horror
Description: The Jack in the Box: Awakening (2022) is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 horror hit, The Jack in the Box. This installment brings back the terrifying clown, Jack, who strikes a sinister deal with a dying woman to secure six victims. Directed and written by Lawrence Fowler, the film stars Matt McClure, Nicola Wright, and James Swanton as the eerie Jack.
The plot follows terminally ill heiress Olga Marsdale, who discovers a mysterious gothic box containing a demonic entity—Jack. Desperate for survival, Olga and her son Edgar agree to deliver six victims to Jack within their decaying mansion. However, their plans are complicated by Amy, a young woman hired to care for the estate, who may prove to be more than they—and Jack—bargained for.
Blending elements from *Hellraiser*, *Killjoy*, and *The Conjuring* universe, the film boasts impressive creature design, chilling settings, and plenty of shocks. While it serves as a solid standalone sequel, it remains a straightforward horror movie that, despite its strengths, never rises above average.
Though *The Jack in the Box: Awakening* may not leave a lasting impression, it offers enough thrills to satisfy fans of the genre.
Cast director: Lawrence Fowler
Cast actor: Matt McClure, Mollie Hindle, James Swanton, Nicola Wright, Nicholas Anscombe, Michaela Longden, Erina Mashate, Jason Farries, Victor Mellors, Ben Walters
Original name: The Jack in the Box: Awakening