Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		2.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		3.0

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie Review

Director Emma Tammi and writer and franchise creator Scott Cawthorn return to the spooky world of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza which arrives on 4K UHD disc in this 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2: Limited Edition SteelBook 4K' courtesy of Universal. The film, produced by Blumhouse, sees the original cast of Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elisabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard reprise their roles here for the second installment of the franchise, with a third film likely on the way. The film is accompanied by a modest assortment of light on-disc supplemental material. A Blu-ray disc, and a Digital Code redeemable via Movies Anywhere are also included. For a discussion of the new SteelBook, please scroll down to the 'Special Features and Extras' section below.

One year after the events of the first film, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Mike (Josh Hutcherson: RV, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Hunger Games franchise) is relatively at peace with the tragedy that marred his childhood, thanks in large part to his DIY "dream therapy" and the showdown at the end of Five Nights at Freddy's. But things haven't been so easy for Abby (Piper Rubio) who struggles to make human friends and still longs to spend time with the (dangerous) animatronics of Freddy, Foxy, Bonny, and especially Chica. Vanessa (Elisabeth Lail, You), the police officer, is battling her own demons. Her sleep is routinely haunted by visions of her villainous father, the psychological abuse she suffered as a child, and needing to find a way to reconcile the atrocities he committed. When a group of amateur ghost hunters arrive in town, and the city begins to prepare for the first "Fazfest", more of the murderous attraction's origins will be revealed, as the animatronics and the ghosts that guide them once again seek to slake their thirst for human blood.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Five Nights at Freddy's: Limited Edition SteelBook 4K arrives with a glossy finish on the exterior of the case that serves to make the colors present richer and more robust. The cover is dominated by deep red curtains. Peeking out from between them is this film's version of Freddy Fazbear with his glossy, hard plastic body. His left eye looks toward the viewer, shining with a bright blue. The film's title appears in the bottom right corner in its usual font. The back cover continues this design, and features similar red curtains with the battered Freddy Fazbear from the first film peeking out from the curtains. Much of his plush exterior has been stripped away, leaving his endoskeleton visible. His right eye shines red-bordered orange at the viewer. Copyright information and company logos appear faintly along the bottom. The SteelBook's spine is a simple black field with the film's title in its usual font in the center. It is devoid of other logos.

Opening the SteelBook, the tabs on the left hold the Digital Code. On the right side, the 4K UHD disc and the Blu-ray disc are stagger- stacked, each on its own hub, with the 4K UHD disc on top. Removing all of the contents reveals two color images which carry the exterior's theme through to the interior. On the left, Abby's beloved Chica is emerging from between the red curtains with a slightly menacing look on her face. On the right, Bonnie is visible between the parted curtains. Both characters captured here are the versions found in the original Freddy Fazbear's location which serves as the primary focus of the film. Given the role of the characters and their origins, it's a fitting design. There are no embossed or debossed elements, and as the glossy finish shows fingerprints easily, all due care should be exercised when handling the SteelBook.

A small assortment of short supplemental features are included for fans to peruse.

• Employees of the Month: The Cast (12.31) - This EPK segment features cast and crew discussing the franchise, their roles, and the film.

• Bringing Freddy and Friends to Life (9.46) - The animatronics, puppets, and stunt performers take center stage here as cast and crew share their thoughts regarding these elements and their performances.

• Mangle Mayhem (4.39) - the spider-like Mangle is discussed, and behind-the-scenes footage from it's most significant scene is shown.

• High-Strung (7.02) - The Marionette's movement and puppeteering is highlighted in this mix of film footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes material.

• Sensory Overload: Exploring the Sets (10.15) - The actors share their appreciation for the sets in terms of both their detail and their accuracy to the source material. Wayne Knight is especially effusive in his compliments, and others share how easy it is to get into character in the Freddy Fazbear's Pizza location. The 200 ft. long and five feet deep river and its surroundings are particularly impressive.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 4K Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is once again the beneficiary of an excellent location, wonderfully constructed and differentiated versions of Freddy and his crew, a new menace or two, and a massive built-in fanbase. That fandom even extends to several members of the cast. But while the set-ups and locations are present for chills and thrills to spare, scares remain in short supply. Lacking a real resolution, and based on the ending, the film primarily functions as a lead-in to the next film, which should excite franchise fans. For diehard fans of the IP looking for a more premium packaging option for the film, the Five Nights at Freddy's 2: Limited Edition SteelBook 4K is easy to recommend.