Brahms: The Boy III is the sequel to the 2020 horror film *The Boy*, directed by William Brent Bell. The film continues the eerie story surrounding a porcelain doll named Brahms, but this time introduces new characters and delves deeper into the supernatural elements of the dollโs origin.
The plot follows Liza (played by Katie Holmes), her husband Sean (Owain Yeoman), and their young son Jude (Christopher Convery), who move into the Heelshire Mansion after a traumatic home invasion. While exploring the grounds, Jude discovers a lifelike porcelain doll buried in the woods. The family is unaware of the dark history tied to the mansion and the doll, which is none other than Brahms. Jude quickly becomes attached to the doll, and strange occurrences begin to plague the family. As Judeโs behavior becomes more unsettling, Liza starts to investigate Brahms’ past and discovers the doll’s dark influence.
Unlike the original *The Boy*, which leaned more on psychological horror and a major twist, *Brahms: The Boy II* takes a more straightforward supernatural route. It reveals that the doll may be possessed by a malevolent force, expanding on the lore hinted at in the first film.
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics noting it lacked the tension and originality of the first movie. However, fans of the original may appreciate how *Brahms: The Boy II* builds upon the mythology of the creepy doll and its history.
