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I selected this at random on Netflix thinking that I needed a frivolous diversion and hoping that it could live up to that expectation, at least. When they started to preach to be about race and gender identity I jumped ship. No thanks.

Synopsis.

Set in the American West of 1876, 'R. I. P. D.2: Rise of the Damed' is a spiritual (pardon the pun) sequel to 2013's 'R. I. P. D.' Sheriff Roy Pulsipher isn't too thrilled about finding himself dead after a shoot out with a notorious outlaw gang, but he does get a second chance to return to earth after being recruited by the R. I. P. D. (Rest In Peace Department.). But avenging his own murder may have to take a back seat to saving the world when a gateway to hell is opened in the old mining town of Red Creek threatening not only the locals... but all of humanity itself.

I love the creative team that made this! And, while it doesn't rise to the level of a Midnight Mass, it's very much worth watching. It gets off to an uneven start, IMO. Although, it's not hard to watch at any point. For the most part, the characters are well and fully realized with interesting backstories. You will get some overwrought LGBT sermons, FYI. The sets and acting are all 1st rate. Check it out.

Synopsis.

A group of terminally ill teenage patients resides at Brightcliffe Hospice, and together they create the Midnight Club. They meet in secret at midnight to tell horror stories. Together the group forms a pact, that whoever dies first would make the effort to contact the rest of the Midnight Club members from beyond the grave.

So, I went into this with very moderate expectations so, maybe for that reason, I was fairly impressed. I almost gave up on it in the initial sequence where we see the main character's motivation. They style of it was just off-putting to me at first. But, I stuck with it until I got into the right frame of mind and I was able to enjoy it. I'd recommend it.