Heights, cliffhangers, and one too many plot twists — Fall 2: Deadpoint delivers plenty of white-knuckle thrills, but critics agree the sequel struggles to give audiences a real emotional reason to hold on. Here’s what reviewers are saying about the follow-up to 2022’s surprise survival hit.
What Fall 2: Deadpoint Is About
The film follows Jax (Harriet Slater), still grieving the death of her sister Shiloh, who joins Shiloh’s bold friend Luce (Arsema Thomas) on a tribute climb up Thailand’s treacherous Mount Kwan. What begins as an emotional journey turns into a fight for survival after a sudden rockslide traps the pair on a dangerous plank walk, forcing them to navigate crumbling terrain, failing equipment, and shocking revelations about each other.
Fall 2: Deadpoint
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Directors | Michael & Peter Spierig |
| Writers | Scott Mann, Jonathan Frank |
| Lead Cast | Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas |
| Studio | Lionsgate |
| Setting | Mount Kwan, Thailand |
| US Release | September 2, 2026 |
| Genre | Survival Thriller |
What Critics Are Saying
Reviewers largely agree the film’s practical stunt work and vertigo-inducing setpieces remain effective, with the Spierig brothers blending real locations and constructed sets to keep the danger feeling grounded even at its most extreme. However, the consensus criticism centers on the script’s reliance on recycling the emotional beats and shocking twists from the original film, resulting in melodrama that undercuts genuine tension rather than deepening it. Several critics noted the twists, while occasionally fun in a “so-bad-it’s-good” way, ultimately strain credibility and distract from what could have been a leaner, more effective thrill ride.
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