It feels like a DLC of the original 'The Platform'—nothing really changes or add story-wise. They tried to introduce a new "cult" aspect, but it completely falls flat and feels almost identical to the first one. Even the endings are the same! The only difference is that the first movie’s ending didn’t bug you as much. This one just leaves you frustrated because you’ve already seen the conclusion. It’s not as intellectual or thought-provoking as the original either. Honestly, it feels like the writer ran out of ideas and slapped together some nonsense, maybe with the help of AI, just to create a prequel. If there’s nothing new to add, sometimes it’s better to leave the original untouched!