on the plot, characters, and themes explored in each of the three stories.
The first story, "Radio Killer," follows the protagonist DJ Max (played by Louis Koo) who is haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Lingling (played by Teresa Mak). Lingling calls into Max's radio show seeking comfort after her boyfriend's tragic death, but Max unintentionally suggests that she should commit suicide to be reunited with him. Lingling takes this suggestion and throws herself off a building. Max is wracked with guilt and begins experiencing paranormal events that suggest Lingling's ghost is seeking revenge.
The second story, "The Sea Monstress," sees a group of friends setting out on a boating trip and rescuing a woman named Vicki (played by Kingdom Yuen) from a wrecked boat. The friends start experiencing strange occurrences and visions, leading them to believe that Vicki is not what she seems. It is revealed that Vicki is a sea monster who lures men to their deaths, and the friends must fight for their survival against her.
The third story, "Roadside Ghost," centers around DJ Bo (played by Simon Lui) who quits his job after his co-workers are killed in a car accident. He becomes a street racer to escape his grief, but during one of his races, he encounters the ghost of a woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The ghost haunts Bo and he investigates her death, eventually leading him to the driver responsible for her death.
Overall, Troublesome Night 2 explores themes of guilt, grief, and the consequences of one's actions. The interconnected stories also provide a sense of unity and continuity throughout the film series.