If there’s any horror sequel that’s worthy of a repeat, it’s “Happy Death Day 2U.” Writer/director, Christopher Landon’s promising continuation of his surprisingly spry time loop PG-13 horror-comedy smash “Happy Death Day,” is given a liberating golden pass to ultimately remix its original and fundamentally remake his hit film.

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Landon uses this winning sequel opportunity to not merely redo his refreshingly animated original film but challenge it— building upon its kooky, evergreen foundation and expand the story in scope, scale, genre, and tone.

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