Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise continues the journey of Gabriel Van Helsing (Tom Hardy), who fights against a more powerful dark force after destroying Dracula. An army of ghosts and supernatural creatures rise, putting the world at risk of apocalypse. Van Helsing must discover the secrets of his past to stop the plot of destruction and protect humanity.
From there, Tom Hardy brings a strong, determined Van Helsing but also has internal conflicts. Emily Blunt shines as a mystical warrior, Van Helsing’s important partner. The film combines eye-catching action with tense horror and supernatural elements.
The fight scenes are elaborately staged, the special effects are impressive, and the gloomy atmosphere always makes the audience feel nervous. James Wan creates a rich and fascinating supernatural world, but the plot is sometimes predictable and lacks new creativity.