At the end, the film does manage to keep you at the edge of your seat as you empathise with the plight of the victims.

This horror sequel is a throwback to the old-fashioned thrillers of the 1980s, but without the wit, scares or humour to warrant a recommendation.

The highlight in this otherwise pedantic slasher fest is a scene near the swimming pool. Luke the brother gets stabbed by the Man in the Mask and the camera does a Michael Mann style intimate capture of the whole scene with splashing water, blood and emotions. Bonnie Tyler’s 80s hit number, Total Eclipse of the Heart plays in the background and the sequence just feels surreal. The cinematography and the production design create the right atmosphere for the scares. But for all its technical finesse, this 85-minute film feels a little too long.