“The Jester 2” (*1/2 out of four) was an unnecessary sequel to the surprise 2023 hit about a teen magician (Kaitlyn Trentham) who crosses paths with the title sinister supernatural presence (Michael Sheffield) leading to a duel to the bloody death in which only one can come out on top. Film is only for those who thought the original was robbed at Oscar time but even they should be let down by film’s tawdry fimmaking and tame horror scenes. Film’s ending leaves the door open for yet another sequel but something tells me the third time won’t be the charm.