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Whannell and Wan to weave a new tale of terror for Insidious 2
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by: Alejandro Stepenberg Feb. 3, 2012

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Okay, that last bit isn't technically true as the movie hasn't been given a title yet. But I can safely say that a sequel to last year's hit possession movie has been commissioned, with writer Leigh Whannell (SAW, DEAD SILENCE) set to return and director James Wan (SAW, DEAD SILENCE) "in negotiations." And if you find yourself surprised by this news in the least? Don't be. The movie was "released [last] April and scared up almost $100 million worldwide on a budget of only $1.5 million." When you make bank like that you go back to the well, and I may have just mixed my metaphors but I still stand by the principle of what I meant to say. Sh*t's inevitable.

"The sequel is scheduled to go into production this year for a 2013 release," though nothing has yet been said as to who (if any) of the original cast will be returning, or if they do, in what form they will find themselves. Will it it be the same people, their story continued? New people, different "house?" It's a bit hard to hypothesize where the movie might go without drifting into spoiler territory so I'll just stop now. My bigger question is as to just where this will fall in James Wan's schedule considering the other movie he's got going, but I bet we'll be finding out sooner rather than later.

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Extra Tidbit: Think that INSIDIOUS could go the way of SAW, or is it by nature a different kind of story that doesn't allow for six sequels?

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Cochise
4:11PM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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never got the love for the first one. It was just bad, laughably bad. A lot of talent on board but it ended up being a trainwreck, so many of the 'scary' parts were unintentionally funny, and the rest just fell flat. But, I can't blame them -- it's one hell of a smart business move considering the cash it raked in... I'm interested in seeing what the budget of this one will be now, or if...
never got the love for the first one. It was just bad, laughably bad. A lot of talent on board but it ended up being a trainwreck, so many of the 'scary' parts were unintentionally funny, and the rest just fell flat. But, I can't blame them -- it's one hell of a smart business move considering the cash it raked in... I'm interested in seeing what the budget of this one will be now, or if they'll be smart and just keep it low again.
 
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SchaefDizzle
4:00PM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm only down for it if it's Whannell and that other Ghostbuster guy moving on to a new case. They missed all the finale action from the first film so they could still be around. Maybe the house was just empty and it's a great mystery that they struggle to solve while trying another case. As Saw II was the only worthy sequel it would be nice if they stopped after a second Insidious, but they...
I'm only down for it if it's Whannell and that other Ghostbuster guy moving on to a new case. They missed all the finale action from the first film so they could still be around. Maybe the house was just empty and it's a great mystery that they struggle to solve while trying another case. As Saw II was the only worthy sequel it would be nice if they stopped after a second Insidious, but they won't.

Oh yeah, and Sid better return. That's what I named the red Darth Maul guy and that nickname really needs to stick.
 
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vesaker
3:58PM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Its good to see
These 2 fellows continuing to get work. The first Saw was a great and i've always meant to check out more of their stuff.
These 2 fellows continuing to get work. The first Saw was a great and i've always meant to check out more of their stuff.
 
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J. Burton
12:49PM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Whenever a sequel is announced, a lot of people complain that it isn't necessary. But let me ask you this. Has there EVER been a necessary sequel? I have no problem at all with sequels. If I like something, I tend to want more of it. After banging a hot chick, I want more. A lot more. Same with movies. Same with Insidious.
Whenever a sequel is announced, a lot of people complain that it isn't necessary. But let me ask you this. Has there EVER been a necessary sequel? I have no problem at all with sequels. If I like something, I tend to want more of it. After banging a hot chick, I want more. A lot more. Same with movies. Same with Insidious.
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SchaefDizzle
4:04PM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Godfather II and Empire Strikes Back. Absolutely necessary and amazing.
Godfather II and Empire Strikes Back. Absolutely necessary and amazing.
 
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ReverendRob
10:45AM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love anything Whannell and Wan work on together however I agree that it doesn't really need a sequel but money talks. I don't doubt if they are both involved that it won't be a worthy follow up.
I love anything Whannell and Wan work on together however I agree that it doesn't really need a sequel but money talks. I don't doubt if they are both involved that it won't be a worthy follow up.
 
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The_Soloist
9:27AM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
First one was great. Does not need a sequel.



But the idea of both of them coming back does give the sequel some credit.
First one was great. Does not need a sequel.



But the idea of both of them coming back does give the sequel some credit.
 
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Captain Planet
7:45AM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
So... The Further Adventures?
So... The Further Adventures?
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AlejandroStepenberg
8:43AM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I see what you did there. And I liked it.
I see what you did there. And I liked it.
 
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Netforce
7:31AM on 02/03/2012 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I kinda like the ending of Insidious. And I don't think it's necessary to further it out.
I kinda like the ending of Insidious. And I don't think it's necessary to further it out.
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