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There’s a ‘Don’t Breathe’ Sequel in the Works
Don’t Hold Your Breath? That would be a cool title for a sequel to Fede Alvarez‘s Don’t Breathe, which was one of the biggest horror films of 2016.
The film banked in $150 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, which by using unconfirmed math would mean it soaked in a hefty $50 million in profits before even arriving on home video. With those kind of numbers there’s absolutely no reason to not attempt a sequel.
Alvarez confirmed to Comingsoon that he is in fact developing a sequel and intends on returning to the director’s chair.
In the film, Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran (Stephen Lang) who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he’s an easy target, the trio invades the man’s secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim.
The big twist is that there’s a young woman trapped in the basement, who turns out to be the girl who accidentally killed the blind man’s daughter. Hypothetically, we could see a prequel and learn how this girl ends up in a blind man’s basement (although in my head it’s as simple as she was overcome with guilt and stopped by the man’s house looking for redemption). A sequel was teased in a deleted scene in which the blind man is following Levy at an airport, cane and all. More than anything I’m interested in how they could further this story that seems to have run its course.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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