[Interview] Director Colin Krawchuk Talks ‘The Jester 2’ Halloween Slasher
The horror sequel The Jester 2 is coming to theaters for two nights this September, bringing the trickster slasher back for another Halloween Night of magic and murder, and we’ve got writer/director Colin Krawchuk joining us talking about the evolution of The Jester’s mask, subverting expectations while still handing out the good treats, and more.
In our video conversation earlier this week, we also discussed what Halloween itself itself means to Krawchuk, as both Jester films and all three of the earlier shorts that first introduced the character, plus his prior short film On My Way and his fan film The Shape Stalks are also set on October 31.
The official synopsis: On Halloween night, teen magician Max finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster with real dark magic and a killer act. As illusions turn lethal and every escape is a trap, Max must pull off the ultimate trick: staying alive. On this deadly night, the only escape… is to beat the devil at its own game.
The two-night Fathom Entertainment theatrical release will include an exclusive look at the making of The Jester 2, with a behind-the-scenes featurette, as viewers join director Colin Krawchuk, and the entire cast, as they reveal how the chilling sequel was brought to life, complete with cast interviews, on-set footage, and a deep dive into the creation of the film’s most terrifying moments.
The film is written and directed by Colin Krawchuk (The Jester), starring Michael Sheffield (The Jester), Kaitlyn Trentham (Murder Made Me Famous, Within The Woods), Jessica Ambuehl (Becoming, The Dream Motel), and Dingani Beza (23 Minutes to Sunrise, Marshall’s Miracle), produced by Patrick Ewald, Cole Payne, and Jake Heineke.
The Jester 2 will play in theaters for two nights only, on September 15 and September 16. Tickets are available now at Fathom Entertainment here.
Watch our exclusive video interview with Colin Krawchuk, as well as the film’s official trailer, below.
