{
  "id": 5884172,
  "title": "‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ goes bigger, but not necessarily better",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/fall-2-deadpoint-goes-bigger-but-not-necessarily-better-5884172",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/06/fall-2-deadpoint-goes-bigger-but-not-necessarily-better"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The sequel to the 2022 survival thriller \"Fall\" brings Jax Hunter and her friend Luce to Thailand for a perilous cliffside plank walk on Mount Kwan, a fictional mountain rumored to be the most dangerous in the country. The mountain's narrow plank walk, roughly 3,000 feet above the ground, is said to have been closed to the public for over three decades. However, a significant payment can change the mind of their guide, played by Tom Brittney. The dynamic between Luce, the adventurous one, and Jax, who initially hesitates, is somewhat similar to the first film, but they are not close to each other at the beginning of the journey. As the film progresses, the dangers become increasingly apparent, with a rockslide leaving Jax and Luce stranded on the narrow plank, 900 meters above the ground. Despite the higher stakes, \"Fall 2: Deadpoint\" falls short of the original, largely due to a lacklustre twist at the climax, which feels predictable and somewhat unconvincing. Unlike the first film, where the girls faced numerous challenges, such as using a light bulb to charge their drone and battling extreme hunger and dehydration, \"Deadpoint\" sees the pair mostly just hanging on with minimal problem-solving. The film does provide stomach-churning moments and several jump scares, but the background music and dramatic moments also contribute to the overall tension. While \"Fall 2: Deadpoint\" is certainly a gripping survival thriller, it does not quite match the original's psychological depth and intensity.",
  "summary": "The sequel to 2022’s ‘Fall’ follows two women tackling a cliffside plank walk in Thailand.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ goes bigger, but not necessarily better",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/fall-2-deadpoint-goes-bigger-but-not-necessarily-better",
        "published": "2026-09-06T01:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}