A sequel starring Naomi Scott as a pop star haunted by the entity was released in October 2024.
Beyond the jump scares, the film is a mature exploration of how trauma can be "passed" from person to person.
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Critics often compare the film's relentless sense of dread to modern classics like It Follows and The Ring .
