The Jack In The Box: El Despertar (2022) May 2026
Olga strikes a deal to cure her stage IV bone cancer. Her devoted son, Edgar (Matt McClure), takes on the grisly task of luring victims—including manor staff like the new housekeeper Amy (Mollie Hindle)—to satisfy the demon's hunger.
(titled El despertar in Spanish-speaking regions) is a 2022 British horror film that serves as the second installment in the supernatural slasher franchise created by Lawrence Fowler . While it carries the hallmarks of a lower-budget production, it is often noted by critics for its improved production value, atmospheric setting, and creature design compared to its 2019 predecessor. Narrative and Lore The Jack in the Box: El despertar (2022)
The film shifts away from the museum setting of the first movie to a more gothic, isolated location: . Olga strikes a deal to cure her stage IV bone cancer