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‘Digging Up the Marrow’ Sequel Apparently Not Out of the Realm of Possibility

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As reported earlier, Adam Green participated in a reddit AMA today. Unfortunately, he shot down reports that he’s pursuing the next film in the Halloween franchise, saying that the original source of this “news” was just spinning a more casual conversation into something that it wasn’t. More on that here.

Also throughout the AMA, questions were asked about a potential sequel to his latest film Digging Up the Marrow (review). While there’s certainly nothing remotely official, and it’s very possible that we’ll never see one, Green does seem quite open to the idea.

There are some SPOILERish comments following, so if you haven’t seen the film yet, you might want to consider holding off on reading further.

One reddit user asked Green, “What are the chances we’ll get a follow up to the Marrow? Maybe… SPOILERS you and Will ignore the warning and go on a mission to save Decker??”

Green responded:

I like the way you’re thinking as we’re thinking length same lines, but ultimately whether or not we return to The Marrow will depend on key factors like just how strongly the fans support this one, schedules for all those who would need to be involved, and the circumstances under which another Marrow story would be made. We had full creative freedom with this one which is a major reason why it turned out the way it did and why so many people are responding to it so positively. A studio never would have made this movie and certainly not this way. So our fingers are crossed and we’ll see what happens over the coming months, but in the meantime we’re all on to new things.

The words “especially if we make another MARROW story, sequel, etc.” also came from Green in response to a question about if he’d ever make another found footage/documentary-style movie again.

In response to another question, Green said, “We’d all be down for a sequel and already have so much worked out and in mind (we kind of had to in order to have this one so thoroughly thought out) so we’ll see what happens!”

In another response, he said, “MARROW is meant to scratch the surface of a huge world and get the audience thinking and imagining. To keep it feeling as real and grounded as possible we played things out like they would ‘really’ happen. Should we return to this story/world down the line, we would all like to see a bit more of their world down there.”

In another, he said, “Ultimately we would love to do more with it and show even more of their world in a future film or other project… but first we have to wait and see just how many people support this one. (So far, so really really really really good!)”

During the AMA, Green said that he does have 3 other new projects in the works, but couldn’t announce any of them yet. He said he may be able to give some more details within a few weeks.

Read the full thread here.

 

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

The Strangers

This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

The Strangers

The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The Strangers

The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

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Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

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But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

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