Pendant 2

Pendant 2 is a 1997 American supernatural film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. It is the sequel to Pendant (1995) and the second film in the Pendant film series. The film stars Macaull Culkin, John Abrahams, Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth and Kurt Fuller (all reprising their roles from the first film, despite their characters being killed off), as well as Tim Curry, Tim Burton and Leigh Whannell. The film is the latest in a series that features stars Macaull Culkin and John Abrahams and director Keenan. This film depicts the consequences of the spirit's influence on Adrian, as well as its eradication.
While the original film was largely based on 1990s slasher films, Pendant 2 parodies many supernatural and haunted house films from across the decades, namely The Amityville Horror (1979), Poltergeist (1982), The Legend of Hell House (1973), Bloodbath at the Death House (1984) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997).
Pendant 2 was released on August 9, 1997 and had a strong commercial success, grossing $104.2 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million, but received mixed reviews from critics who criticized the film's emphasis on parody over story answers. A sequel, Pendant 3, was released in 2004.
== Plot ==
On his journey, Adrian will need the help of brave friends who believe in his kind heart and noble intentions. Together they go on a dangerous adventure full of mysteries, battles and unexpected twists of fate.
On their way, they encounter various creatures and enemies who try to prevent them from reaching their goal. But thanks to friendship, courage and the ability to work as a team, they overcome all obstacles.
And finally, when they uncover all the secrets of the pendant and find a way to control its power, Adrian realizes that the key to victory lies in his own soul. He must accept his fate and find a balance between light and darkness to prevent the destruction of the world.
The final battle with the evil spirit will be incredibly tense and emotional, but thanks to unity and self-belief, Adrian and his friends manage to defeat evil and restore peace to the world.
The film ends with a solemn ceremony of restoration of balance and gratitude from all living beings. Adrian understands that even in the darkest situations there is a place for hope and kindness, and that true strength lies in love and compassion.
Thus ends the story about good and evil, about choice and wisdom, which teaches that each of us is capable of changing the world for the better if only we believe in ourselves and our strengths.
== Cast ==
* Macaull Culkin as Adrian
* John Abrahams as Johny
* Carmen Electra as Ellie
* Shannon Elizabeth as Lisa
* Kurt Fuller as Han
* Tim Curry as Thomas
* Tim Burton as Jordan
* Leigh Whannell as Bob
* Marissa Jaret Winokur as Linda
* Keenen Ivory Wayans as Robert
* Jayne Trcka as Ginger
* Tanja Reichert as Mary
* James Van Der Beek as Freddy
== Release ==
=== Home media ===
The film was released on VHS and DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment under the Dimension Home Video banner on August 9, 1998, with many special features including commentaries and various deleted scenes.
Following the sale of Miramax to Farmyard Holdings, Lionsgate Home Entertainment later re-released the film on DVD and released the film on Blu-ray on September 25, 2011.
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
Pendant 2 opened on August 9th and finished second at the US box office behind I Know What You Did Last Summer with $20.5 million. In North America, the film grossed $63.3 million. The worldwide gross is $104.2 million, with an international gross of over $30 million. Of the first five Pendant films, it was the highest-grossing film in the franchise to date.
=== Critical response ===
On Rotten Tomatoes, Pendant 2 has an approval rating of 48% based on 101 reviews and an average rating of 5.50/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Swapping humor for action, the sequel takes a wrong turn, losing all the strengths of the original." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100 based on 25 critics, indicating "mixed reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.
== Sequel ==
The sequel was released 7 years later, in 2004.