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Fall 2: Deadpoint

11 September 2026English1h 38mPart 2 of the Fall series

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Fall 2: Deadpoint leans mixed-to-negative, with reviewers largely agreeing the sequel falls short of its predecessor.

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Jonathan Frank WriterPeter Spierig DirectorMichael Spierig DirectorScott Mann WriterAndrew Strahorn CinematographyTim Despic Music
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On a perilous climb across Thailand's Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where vertigo-inducing heights, sheer exposure, and impossible odds turn every moment into a fight for survival.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Fall 2: Deadpoint leans mixed-to-negative, with reviewers largely agreeing the sequel falls short of its predecessor. A few critics acknowledge the film's ability to generate altitude-based tension and note solid lead performances, but praise is limited and often qualified. The most consistent criticism is a lack of originality and over-complication, with multiple reviewers pointing to unnecessary plot twists, the introduction of drug smuggling in the third act, and a shift from pure survival thriller to human-adversary territory as key missteps. Several critics also flag that the film fails to deliver on its more ambitious emotional or thematic aspirations.

4 rated reviews · 2 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: altitude tension and lead performancesCriticised: lack of originality and overcomplication

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Critic Reviews (6)

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Shalini LangerTop Critic· Indian Express
5.0
“Fall 2 Deadpoint does its job of inducing altitude terrors pretty efficiently, though the sequel ultimately tumbles in its execution despite the writers taking their job seriously.”
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Ronak Kotecha· Times Of India
7.0
“Fall 2: Deadpoint simply follows the pattern that has already proven successful, delivering a formulaic sequel that offers thrills but lacks originality.”
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Bhavna Agarwal· India Today
6.0
“While Fall 2: Deadpoint succeeds in delivering nerve-shredding vertical terror and solid lead performances, the survival thriller struggles under the weight of unnecessary plot twists. Overcomplicating a simple premise ultimately costs the film its emotional footing.”
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Johnson Thomas· TribuneIndia
5.0
“'Fall 2: Deadpoint' is a survival thriller that lacks the suspense and originality that made the first film compelling, failing to justify its existence as a sequel.”
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Not rated
“There are thrills aplenty with planks, safety chains and sundry nuts and bolts coming loose, as the characters make one dubious decision after another. Introducing drug smuggling in the third act dilutes Fall 2: Deadpoint's pure survival-thriller vibe. Shifting from nature as an implacable foe to human adversaries does the sequel no favours.”
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Rohan Naahar· TheFederal
Not rated
“Sequel to 2022 original, Fall 2 is too grim for its own good. The film appears to believe that it is a meditation on grief and an inspiring fable about emotional emancipation, without actually delivering on either front.”
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Release Date
11 September 2026
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English

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