Horror film followers have had loads of causes to be grateful this yr, because the schedule of 2023 new film releases has been filled with delightfully scary entries. From Scream 6 and Evil Lifeless: Rise to Beau is Afraid and Run Rabbit Run, there’s been no scarcity of scares on the cinemas. The most recent movie to make an impression on cinephiles is Speak to Me, the newest chilling concoction to return from A24. It’s confirmed to be fairly common already, so it ought to come as no shock that the studio has already greenlit a sequel. And I’m already shaking with pleasure and sheer terror.
A24 confirmed the information by sharing an appropriately chilling video on its social media channels, together with Instagram. The temporary clip options the embalmed hand on the heart of the chilling story and options voiceover from among the first movie’s characters. What’s significantly creepy, although, is how the appendage manages to contort itself right into a state that resembles the quantity two. Have a look for your self:
In relation to making enterprise strikes, the impartial leisure firm has confirmed to be extremely shrewd, and a Speak to Me follow-up makes a variety of sense. Directed by first-time function administrators Michael and Danny Philippou, the movie has confirmed to be a field workplace smash. The manufacturing has already earned over $25 million in opposition to a $4 million price range (possible not together with advertising). Along with monetary success, the Philippou’ brothers’ “startlingly violent” horror pic has garnered nice evaluations from critics. Taking all of that info under consideration, a sequel was just about an inevitability, however I am happy it is now been confirmed.
The movie facilities on a gaggle of teenagers, who come into contact with an embalmed hand that permits them to speak with the lifeless by means of physique possession. At first, the youths appear intrigued by the supernatural capabilities of the severed limb. Nonetheless, the story takes a darkish flip after one member of the clique abuses the ability. The Phillippous put a variety of thought into this screenplay and used private experiences to tell it. Whereas neither confirmed they participated in seances, they confirmed {that a} previous automobile accident and teenage drug journeys impressed their writing.
There’s presently no indication as to when this sequel would possibly truly see the sunshine of day. It might arrive as a part of the 2024 film schedule or perhaps a few years from now. Regardless, like so many others, I’m prepared to attend and see what Danny and Michael Philippou are cooking up for the following chapter on this story. I’m undecided how they will high the sheer terror of their first function, however I’m keen (and barely hesitant) to seek out out.
Speak to Me is now enjoying in theaters so, for those who’re wanting to test it out, head to your native cinema. You must also check out CinemaBlend’s schedule of upcoming horror motion pictures for information on different spine-tingling fare headed your means within the months to return.
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