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

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

For fans of the original The Boy (2016), this sequel may be disappointing due to its narrative shifts. However, those looking for a standard haunted doll movie with a gothic atmosphere might find it a passable "boilerplate" horror entry. You can check Common Sense Media for more detailed parent guides on its PG-13 content. Brahms: The Boy II

Reviewers from RogerEbert.com and Film Threat described it as a "boring cash grab" that failed to explore the deeper psychological themes of trauma it initially presented. Watch or Skip?

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. as Liza, a mother struggling with trauma and

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

as Sean, Liza's husband who initially dismisses her concerns. However, those looking for a standard haunted doll

Many viewers were frustrated that the sequel replaced the "man in the walls" explanation from the first film with a standard "possessed doll" trope.