Parijat Ghosh 
When you watched the original Vash (2023), you felt the claustrophobic terror: one family, one house, one dread that crept in. The follow-up, Vash Level 2 (released 27 August 2025) steps things up in scale, more characters, more chaos, more action. But (and yes there’s a “but”) with that scale comes some trade-offs. The tight, nail-biting intensity of the first film gives way to a louder, broader horror show that doesn’t always deliver the same punch.
What works: strength in visuals & performances
Let’s give credit where it’s due: the film’s visuals and performances are strong. The opening sequences pop with sudden jolts and a real sense of unease. Janki Bodiwala, though quieter in her screen time this time around, gives a haunting presence as Arya, a character stuck in limbo, silent and eerie. Hitu Kanodia, as Atharva, brings weight to his broken hero role. So yes, the film does chill. It does grab you. First half especially? Pretty gripping.
Where it trails behind the original
Here’s the catch: the original Vash worked because it kept things tight. One family, one threat, contained horrors. In Vash Level 2, the threat is huge – a school full of hypnotised girls, mass chaos, hypnosis, black magic, which are undeniably big stakes.
The momentum falters in the second half. The climax rushes in when you expected it to simmer; the story fills out but loses some of the emotional weight and tension that made the first one so gripping. Also: some reviewers feel the screenplay recycles bits of the first film, rearranged, giving a sense of “we’ve seen this, just bigger”.
So yes, “blander” might be a little harsh — but “less razor-sharp” is fair. Like, kudos to all the actors, but somewhere along the lines, the thrill of the original movie overshadows the sequel.
The “lessons” for horror sequels
- Bigger isn’t always scarier. The jump from one house to many locations, from one victim to dozens, dilutes the intimate fear.
- Emotional investment matters. When you know the characters well and their minuscule actions matter, you care. When it becomes spectacle, you might marvel, but you may not shiver.
- A strong first half needs a strong follow-through. If the story relaxes or shortcuts near the end, the whole ride feels incomplete.
Conclusion: Opinions?
If I were to sum it up: Vash 2 is a bold horror sequel. It aims high, delivers some real scares, and gives you solid performances. But it doesn’t quite match the original’s focused terror. If Vash was a whispered dread in a dim room, Vash 2 is a siren going off in a schoolyard — louder, more chaotic, less personal.
Rating? I’d call it a 6 out of 10: worth a watch if you enjoyed the first film and want more of the mythos, but don’t expect the same level of concentrated thrill.
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