With followers of the Black Telephone motion pictures eagerly awaiting an replace on the franchise’s future, director Scott Derrickson has revealed that there’s a probability {that a} third movie will occur. In a current interview, the Physician Unusual director opened up in regards to the destiny of his newest horror movie collection, stating that the Black Telephone franchise might proceed below one situation.
Scott Derrickson says ‘there definitely might be extra’ relating to Black Telephone 3
Whereas talking with Collider‘s Aidan Kelley, Scott Derrickson acknowledged that though he’s open to the concept of constructing a sequel to Black Telephone 2, such a mission will solely materialize if he comes up with the precise concept for it.
“There definitely might be extra. However once more, there doesn’t must be. If there’s to be extra, there needs to be a motive for it,” the 59-year-old director stated in regards to the prospect of Black Telephone 3.
He then added, “I get pleasure from franchises. I feel I’ve seen each Halloween film, and that’s rather a lot. I noticed each Elm Road film. So, a part of it’s the delight of going again to characters or to iconic villains that you just’re fascinated with seeing once more. However for me, I’m fascinated with seeing extra audaciously contemporary takes which are shocking.”
Notably, in Black Telephone 2, Ethan Hawke’s villainous Grabber meets his supposed finish once more when Gwen and Finney, performed by Madeleine McGraw and Mason Thames, lure him inside a frozen lake after receiving assist from the spirits of his earlier victims.
Speaking in regards to the common consensus relating to the sequel, Derrickson famous, “I feel that the response to this film, nearly all of the viewers cherished it as a result of it was so completely different. Now, some individuals took challenge with it or didn’t prefer it as a result of it was so completely different, and that’s okay. I perceive for those who needed to see one thing nearer to the primary movie. That’s superb, however that doesn’t curiosity me.”
He additionally reiterated {that a} third movie that includes the Grabber would solely occur if persevering with the story truly is sensible. “So, if there’s going to be a Black Telephone 3, it must be one other huge pivot. In any other case, I don’t see the purpose of constructing it,” Derrickson added.
