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Taken as a straightforward comic horror movie, this feels too derivative and clichéd. Taken as homage or pastiche, it's not nearly funny, knowing or camp enough.

A classic example of how not to approach making a sequel.

The good stuff is fairly evenly distributed which helps to keep the film watchable, but Yagher's work in building up atmosphere is repeatedly squandered.

Whilst it's clearly at the budget end of the genre, it has an endearing silliness that helps atone for its multitude of sins.

The search for enlightenment has been replaced by the New Age quest to find oneself.

The impression it is gives is that absolutely everything recorded has been included, with nothing left on the cutting room floor.

Thorns is one of those horror films which will hit a lot harder if you have been raised in or around Catholicism, or if you have a strong belief in Hell.