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David Robert Mitchell Answered A Bunch of Questions About “the It” in It Follows

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There’s been a lot of chatter about a potential sequel to It Follows. There’s been nothing in the way of any kind of official announcement, but given the film’s success story and plot device that caters to franchise potential, it pretty much seems inevitable.

Comments made by director David Robert Mitchell and Tom Quinn, co-president of distribution company Radius-TWC, only make it seem all the more likely. Luckily, there are a lot of angles that could be explored in a sequel thanks to how much Mitchell left to the imagination in his film.

In fact, while It Follows has clearly been a favorite among the horror community, a common theme among some of the less enthusiastic reviews of the film has been the very fact that so much was left to the imagination. In other words, a lack of explanation is sometimes brushed off as laziness.

Last week, Mitchell participated in a reddit AMA. He made some interesting comments about the nature of “the It” that could both serve as potential angles to be explored in a sequel and give a little bit of explanation about the villain. Not too much explanation, but at least some insight into the creator’s mindset about it.

One person asked how the Hugh character knew so much about the monster such as thinking he got it from a girl from a bar or how he would even know it came from sex.

Mitchell’s response was, “This suggests a much larger backstory within Hugh’s life. We can only imagine the circumstances that led to Hugh discovering this. The film offers a few clues.”

Mitchell talked a little more about this in an interview with Yahoo Movies, indicating that the rules laid out in the movie (which mostly came from Hugh) may not be the true rules of how the It works.

“The only rules that we hear are rules that we’re told by a character within the film, who has access to limited information,” he explained. “If you look at the film enough, you can start to understand how he may be figuring these things out and how he has gotten the information that he has. But you also have to understand that they’re not rules on a stone’s tablet; they’re a character’s best guess about what’s happening to them. So, you know, they seem mostly right. But for me, that’s kind of fun, in that there might be some gaps in information, some things that he doesn’t understand and neither do we.”

In other words, this could pretty much open the floodgates to potential ideas for a sequel.

Some other responses he gave in the AMA also show how he thinks about the It:

“For one, looking like normal people, it has the ability to approach the character without them being aware that it’s the monster. Also, it’s the way that the monster uses the human figure to hurt or disturb the characters.”

“I think most of the time It’s always walking. But It can choose to move in ways that might hurt or affect the person it’s following.”

“It could certainly cross the ocean. I imagine that it could get on a boat or a plane. Or it could move through the water, if it chose to.”

“It doesn’t spawn. It has to physically move from one place to the other. It could get on an airplane if it wanted to.”

“The monster’s form is directly connected to the person that it’s following.”

“If you give it to someone, then it’s only going to follow the next person that that person sleeps with. So it’s not like you can infect multiple people at the same time. Once you’ve passed it on, you’ve passed it on. Unless that person dies…”

Asked about whether the It can only be passed with male/female sex, he said, “I believe that any kind of sex counts.”

On the use of water in the movie: “There is symbolism behind it, but I also think the use of water within a film is transportive for an audience in a way – just hearing or seeing water represented in a film allows the viewer to connect with the physicality of what’s happening within the frame. And as for what it means, I hate to explain it. I prefer for people to simply experience it and decide how they feel about it.”

If (most likely when) a sequel gets made, it may or may not be Mitchell who directs it. While he has expressed interest in doing more horror at some point, he has also said it’s not likely that his next project will be another horror film. Either way, fans will no doubt be lining up to see it.

Read the AMA for Mitchell’s responses to many more questions about the movie, the genre, and his career.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

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The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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