‘Brahms: The Boy II’: Release, plot, trailer, cast, and all you need to know of upcoming Katie Holmes-starrer horror film

After sending shivers down the spine with the terrifying doll in ‘The Boy’, STX is working on a sequel which is expected to hit the screens in summer 2020.

After sending shivers down the spine with a terrifying doll in ‘The Boy’, STX is working on a sequel which is expected to grace the theatre in summer 2020. Titled ‘Brahms: The Boy II’, the horror film was initially slated for release on July 26 but was later shifted to December. Just when we began to wonder about the minimal buzz the movie has managed to create, we learned that its release has been pushed to next year, around the same time other doll-themed films ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ and ‘Child’s Play’ will come out.

Release:

‘Brahms: The Boy II’ is scheduled to release on February 21, 2020.

Plot:

In ‘The Boy’, the elderly Heelshires couple drown themselves after writing a goodbye letter to Brahms. The mansion catches fire accidentally, burning everything down to the ashes including the babysitter Creta and her abusive boyfriend Cole. However, Brahms survives and continues living in the house repairing broken dolls. The sequel will deal with a young family which moves into the Heelshire mansion unaware of its dark past and the creepy inhabitants. STX's official synopsis states, “The premise will follow the story of the youngest son finding the porcelain doll, and befriending Brahms.”

Cast: 

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes attends Z100's Jingle Ball 2018 at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2018 in New York City.

Katie Holmes is playing one of the leads in ‘Brahms: The Boy II.' Television series ‘Dawsons Creek’ brought her immense fame, in which she appeared from (1998-2003). Later on, she featured in several movies such as,’ Jack and Jill’, ‘Miss Meadows’, and ‘Mad Money’. Apart form acting, she has also served as a producer and director in a couple of films.
 
Ralph Ineson

Ralph Ineson attends the TV Choice Awards at The Dorchester on September 10, 2018 in London, England.

Ralph Ineson has been part of some of the biggest films including ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and ‘The Witch.' He also made an appearance as Dagmer Cleftjaw in ‘Game of Thrones’. He has also provided vocals for The Hunter in the Netflix series ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.'

Creators/ Showrunners:

William Brent Bell, who helmed ‘The Boy’, will serve as a director in the sequel as well. Meanwhile, Stacey Menear who has taken care of the script is also returning with the next installment.

Trailer: 

SXT is yet to release the official trailer for ‘Brahms: The Boy II.’

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