‘Ma 2’ Officially in the Works: Campy Horror Makes a Grand Return
Get ready to see Octavia Spencer in Ma 2! Here's why the sequel could shake up the horror genre as a whole.
It's official: Ma 2 is happening. The sequel is in the development phase. And Octavia Spencer is set to reprise her role as the unforgettable Sue Ann.
The first Ma introduced us to Sue, a seemingly kindhearted woman who gives local teenagers a safe place to party. The kids think they've hit the jackpot. Spoiler alert: they haven't. Their heaven quickly turns into a nightmare of revenge.
The problem for ‘Ma 2’: Sue was left in the fire at the end of the first movie. We never saw her die, but it will be interesting to see how they handle this in the second film.
‘Ma 2’ Can Mean More Campy Horror in the Future
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Although we don't have plot details or a director attached to the project yet, we hope that Ma 2 will kick off a new era of campy horror.
The main issue: horror movies tend to take themselves too seriously these days. Ma is different though. It was a breath of fresh air when it was released in 2019 and it's still as entertaining today.
Spencer herself acknowledged the joy of breaking free from typical roles.
“Any young actress, should she want to star in a romantic comedy that should be available to her, if she wants to star in a horror film, that should be available to her. So, it’s exciting to play something outside of the three archetypes that people like to see me in,” she told Variety.
Fans Have Spoken: The Audience Craves for More Campy Horror
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“I’m so grateful we’re starting to see camp horror make a comeback. If anything this shift is making a perfect comeback for the upcoming Scary Movie,” Redditor itsmecapri wrote.
“I think because the “bar” of true horror is so high. If you can make somewhat realistic scenarios fun, cautionary tales, I'm for it. Team Good Camp Horror!” another fan, Llenette1 on Reddit agreed.
“The idea of Ma was so much funnier and more entertaining than the actual pretty upsetting and dark film so I imagine this sequel will heighten the camp and silliness which could work, but also camp is a very tightrope to balance and this could just be bad,” Redditor adamsandleryabish said.
Where To Watch ‘Ma’ Right Now for Free?
Ma is available completely free of charge on FXNow.
