The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2

Movie Trailer

Release Date
June 11, 2021

Genre
Comedy, Horror

Cast & Crew

• Mike Epps as Carl Black
• Katt Williams as Dr. Mamuwalde
• Bresha Webb as Allie
• Lil Duval as Cronut
• Zulay Henao as Lorena
• Gary Owen as Clive
• Danny Trejo as Hugo
• Tyrin Turner as Rico
• Michael Blackson as Mr. Wooky

Director
Deon Taylor

Other Movies Director is Known For

• Meet the Blacks (2016)
• The Intruder (2019)
• Fatale (2020)

Producer
Deon Taylor
Mike Epps
Roxanne Avent Taylor

Writer
Deon Taylor
Corey Harrell

Budget
$3.5 million

Production Company
Hidden Empire Film Group
Taylor Gang Entertainment

Running Time
97 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
R

Content Advisory

• Strong language
• Sexual content
• Drug use
• Horror elements

Movie Story
“The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” is a horror-comedy sequel that follows the misadventures of Carl Black (Mike Epps) as he moves into a new neighborhood, only to discover that his neighbor is more sinister than he could have imagined. The film is a follow-up to the 2016 film “Meet the Blacks,” which parodied horror movies like “The Purge.”

In this sequel, Carl Black has written a best-selling book and returns to his childhood home to take care of his teenage son Carl Jr. and daughter Allie. Things seem to be going well for Carl until he meets his new neighbor, Dr. Mamuwalde (Katt Williams), who seems to be hiding a dark secret. Carl begins to suspect that Mamuwalde might be a vampire, and his suspicions are confirmed when strange events start happening in the neighborhood.

As Carl tries to prove to everyone that his neighbor is a vampire, he enlists the help of his cousin Cronut (Lil Duval) and his friend Rico (Tyrin Turner). Together, they come up with a plan to expose Mamuwalde and save the neighborhood from his evil influence. The film is filled with comedic antics, over-the-top situations, and a mix of horror and humor.

“The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” leans heavily into its comedic elements, with Mike Epps delivering a performance that balances humor with moments of genuine fear. Katt Williams shines as the eccentric and mysterious Dr. Mamuwalde, bringing his unique comedic style to the role of the villain. The film’s blend of horror and comedy results in a series of laugh-out-loud moments, while also paying homage to classic horror tropes.

Special Effects
The film uses a combination of practical effects and CGI to create its horror elements, including vampire transformations, supernatural occurrences, and various jump scares. The effects are designed to be both creepy and humorous, matching the film’s overall tone.

Box Office Performance
“The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” had a limited theatrical release and was distributed through digital platforms. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the humor and performances, particularly by Mike Epps and Katt Williams, while others felt that the film was overly reliant on crude jokes and lacked a cohesive narrative.

Filming Locations

• Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Notable Quotes

• “You ever notice how some people just suck the life out of a room? That’s him.” – Carl Black
• “I’ve dealt with a lot of crazy neighbors, but this one takes the cake…and the blood.” – Cronut
• “A house is just a house until you realize your neighbor might be a vampire.” – Carl Black

Behind-the-Scenes

• Deon Taylor returned to direct the sequel, bringing back much of the original cast while also introducing new characters and situations.
• The film’s production took place in Atlanta, Georgia, where the neighborhood setting played a key role in the story’s development.

Awards

• None

Final Verdict
“The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” is a horror-comedy that aims to entertain with its blend of humor, horror, and over-the-top antics. While the film may not appeal to everyone, particularly those looking for a more traditional horror experience, it offers plenty of laughs and is a fun watch for fans of Mike Epps and Katt Williams. The movie doesn’t take itself too seriously, which allows it to play with genre conventions and deliver a light-hearted take on the vampire genre.

IMDb Rating
3.8/10