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Mandao Returns

  • 2020
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Mandao Returns (2020)
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Jay Mandao returns. Christmas is in the air as Jay astral projects back in time to prevent the death of a B-movie star. However, the more Jay and his friends mess with time, the deadlier Chr... Read allJay Mandao returns. Christmas is in the air as Jay astral projects back in time to prevent the death of a B-movie star. However, the more Jay and his friends mess with time, the deadlier Christmas becomes.Jay Mandao returns. Christmas is in the air as Jay astral projects back in time to prevent the death of a B-movie star. However, the more Jay and his friends mess with time, the deadlier Christmas becomes.

  • Director
    • Scott Dunn
  • Writer
    • Scott Dunn
  • Stars
    • Jenny Lorenzo
    • Jim O'Doherty
    • Scott Dunn
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  • IMDb RATING
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    131
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    • Director
      • Scott Dunn
    • Writer
      • Scott Dunn
    • Stars
      • Jenny Lorenzo
      • Jim O'Doherty
      • Scott Dunn
    • 29User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Jenny Lorenzo
    Jenny Lorenzo
    • Aura Garcia
    Jim O'Doherty
    Jim O'Doherty
    • Ted Williams
    Scott Dunn
    • Jay Mandao
    Alexandre Chen
    Alexandre Chen
    • Raymond Mandao
    Sean Liang
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    • Cousin Andy
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    • Jackson O'Hare
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    7baccaruda1

    A bonkers sci-fi/comedy!

    This movie is nuts. The story is fun, the characters unique, with the main players channeling the Three Stooges, all while going back and forth in time to fix errors and then making even more errors along the way. It wasn't boring, I can say that!
    8jedijimmy101

    even better than the first one

    I highly recommend this movie. Such a great comedy/horror and story. Great production value. The actors also do an amazing job. Such a fun movie.
    4meddlecore

    A Charming Low Budget Christmas Themed Sci-Fi Horror Comedy!

    Like many, I never saw the first film in this duology...however, I thoroughly enjoyed this low budget, Christmas themed, sci-fi horror comedy flick!

    In it, we focus on a trio of housemates.

    All of whom have supernatural abilities in the realm of astral traveling.

    Which they can use to travel to different places, back in time, and to traverse the boundaries between the realm of the living and that of the dead.

    Most of which they use to con people into thinking that they are psychic.

    However, here, they use their powers to try and bring back their favourite B-movie actress from the dead.

    After she accidentally overdosed on a drug known as "party favours".

    Only to discover her death was the result of a bizarre attempt to join some sort of elite secret society.

    And that she wasn't exactly an innocent bystander in the whole ordeal.

    It's really quite cleverly written.

    So, even though it's short, and simply shot...it's really quite engaging and entertaining.

    With the filmmakers knowing how to capitalize on the allure of making it a "holiday horror" (with this one taking place on Christmas, while the original is Halloween themed).

    It's definitely one of the better home made horrors I've seen.

    So I'd definitely say it's worth a watch.

    4.5 out of 10.
    8fabian-santos

    Had a great time!

    Loved the movie! The idea, the characters are awesome!!!! Had a great time! Perfect movie for a popcorn Saturday night!
    7dfranklin-41821

    A Fast and Funny Sci-Fi Romp

    Mixing sci-fi and horror elements with comedy is no easy task, but the team behind Mandao Returns has managed to do just that. If you're looking for something a little offbeat but a lot of fun, and that doesn't overstay its welcome, Mandao Returns is a great way to spend 75 minutes!

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2020 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • North Hollywood, California, USA
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      • Dunnit Films
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      • 1h 10m(70 min)
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