The Jester started as a few YouTube shorts that became a cult horror favorite on the Internet. Now this magician-like serial killer has spawned into a franchise, with the long-awaited sequel, The Jester 2.

In this film, it expanded into the lore of the character with plenty of magical tricks and creepiness. And it still captures the original essence of why it became a cult darling of the Internet.

Michael Sheffield returns to portray the mysterious masked magician. Kaitlyn Trentham stars as the teen who must outwit and match him trick-by-trick and play-by-play as he lays out destruction upon the town. Colin Krawchuk returned to direct and wrote the screenplay.

Here is the official synopsis of The Jester 2:

On Halloween night, teen magician Max finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster with real dark magic and a killer act. As illusions turn lethal and every escape is a trap, Max must pull off the ultimate trick: staying alive. On this deadly night, the only escape…is to beat the devil at its own game.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta talked with director and writer Colin Krawchuk about the evolution of the magician from character to story to his costume and even his magical tricks.

Colin Krawchuk started off directing numerous short films, ranging from comedies to thrillers to horror. In 2016, he took the Internet by storm with the release of the short film The Jester, which gained a cult following. He followed up with two more chapters of short films with The Jester: Chapter 2 and The Jester: Chapter 3 in the following years. In 2023, he made his narrative feature film directorial debut by launching it into a film franchise status with The Jester.

The Jester 2 will be a special Fathom event for two days on Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16. The event will also have a behind-the-scenes featurette with director Colin Krawchuk and the entire cast about bringing the sequel to life, interviews, on-set footage, and the creation of certain scenes.

Visit the official Fathom Entertainment website for ticketing information.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Fathom, Dread