Review of The Collection (2012) by Mathew G — 31 May 2013

Not often a horror sequel lives up... This one does.

This review of The Collection (2012) was written by Mathew G on 31 May 2013.

The Collection has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris W (2,796) on 16 May 2014

It's like Saw, if the characters were more shallow, the mystery was inexistent, and the stakes were lowered significantly…

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By Jota B (31) on 16 May 2014

It's like Saw, if the characters were more shallow, the mystery was inexistent, and the stakes were lowered significantly…

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By Christopher F (331) on 18 Feb 2015

Better than it's processor but still falls for the same cliches that torture porn horror seems to be head over heels for…

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By Sean H (887) on 16 May 2014

It's like Saw, if the characters were more shallow, the mystery was inexistent, and the stakes were lowered significantly…

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By Jess L (793) on 13 Dec 2014

A bigger and more twisted sequel which returns characters Arkin and the Collector for another round. I highly enjoyed this as a horror fan…

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By Aw C (416) on 08 May 2014

Pointless. At first its interesting but after, pointless gore, badly played scares, and lame characters. Kind if like Jeepers Creepers…

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By Johnny R (726) on 06 May 2014

Incredible movie!! It was scary, intense, and extremely engaging!! It will keep you on the edge of your seat…

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By Jamie N (93) on 23 Mar 2014

Similar to first one but more action and thriller and suspense than the first…

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By Stephen S (1,614) on 26 Apr 2014

Loved this film if you liked saw you are bloody going to love this movie but make sure you have seen the first one the collector or you won't…

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By Grant H (1,337) on 01 Jun 2014

Not much redeemable here…

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