Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and What’s Making Us Happy

In this episode of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, Stephen Thompson and Rihanna Cruz review "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Rihanna expresses her disappointment, citing a weak plot and over-reliance on fan service, while Stephen notes the film's lack of story and excessive jump scares. They discuss the unfulfilled potential of the FazFest concept and the confusing introduction of the Marionette character. Both agree the sequel lacks the memorable elements of the first movie, with Rihanna adding that the film feels like an uninteresting bridge to a third installment. Finally, they share what's making them happy this week: Rihanna recommends the band Gliders, and Stephen shares a news story about a drunk raccoon.