Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred
Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (stylized FЯED 2 NIGHT OF THE LIVING FRED) is a 2011 American horror comedy film. The film is the sequel to the 2010 film Fred: The Movie, based on the adventures of Fred Figglehorn, a character created and played by Lucas Cruikshank for Cruikshank's YouTube channel. It is a Halloween-themed sequel, and it is the second film in the Fred trilogy. Jennette McCurdy, who played Bertha in the original Fred, did not return and is replaced by Daniella Monet. John Cena returns as Dad Figglehorn (Fred's imaginary father), and Jake Weary returns to play Kevin. Supah Ninjas star Carlos Knight co-stars as Kevin's friend and partner. Pixie Lott, who played Judy in the first film, also did not return and her character was written out; it is revealed by Fred that they broke up.
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Directed by | John Fortenberry |
Written by | David A. Goodman |
Based on | Characters by Lucas Cruikshank |
Produced by | Brian Robbins Sharla Sumpter Bridgette |
Starring | Lucas Cruikshank Ariel Winter John Cena Daniella Monet Seth Morris Jake Weary Siobhan Fallon Hogan Carlos Knight |
Music by | Roddy Bottum |
Production companies | Derf Films Varsity Pictures The Collective |
Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film received mixed to negative reviews; it was, however, considered an improvement over the original (although the alternative was impossible). The Nickelodeon TV premiere drew 5.7 million viewers.