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It took me a while to warm up to the style of the movie as the first 20 min or so feel a bit too messy. But once I got used to the tone, it turns into a fun ride. But what truly elevates Mayhem in to so much more than your average violent bloodfest are Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving.

They make for a surprisingly fitting team up with great chemistry. Plus, the fact that Samara Weaving's character is a metal head earns a bonus star in my book.

If you like movies such as Guns Akimbo, The Babysitter or Willy's Wonderland this is def worth a watch, especially with a couple of friends or unconventional co-workers.

While it doesn't quite reach the quality of the first movie, it still offers plenty of lighthearted entertainment and a few good laughs.

I mean the plot "band falling apart due to an evil greedy producer guy but gets back together in the end" has been done to death but I'll always enjoy a good, tongue in cheek metal spin on it.

Just don't expect any deep, thought-out story arks, oscar-worthy acting or character growth and you'll have a good time. The music is decent and the cast is likeable.

One smaller gripe I have: It wouldn't hurt to be a little less tropey at times. The forced image change on a band to be more mainstream generally makes for a few good laughs but even that has been overdone by now.