Sinister, a mainstream horror movie directed by Scott Derrickson, has garnered significant love and recognition from audiences over the past fifteen years. The film played a crucial role in establishing Blumhouse as a powerhouse in the modern horror genre and gave actor Ethan Hawke the opportunity to explore the world of horror, a genre he had not delved into before. Although a sequel was released in 2015, the franchise has been dormant since then. However, there might be a chance for Derrickson to return to the Sinister universe if given the opportunity.
In anticipation of the release of V/H/S/85, a horror anthology series that premieres on Shudder tomorrow, Derrickson spoke with Inverse about his involvement in the latest installment. During the interview, he was asked whether he would be interested in returning to the Sinister franchise. While he did not give a definitive answer, he expressed a sense that there is more to explore in that universe. Derrickson's comments suggest that fans of the franchise may have something to look forward to in the future.
“Possibly. It’s a really interesting world. It’s really unfortunate that Sinister 2 was a misfire, but I do think there’s a lot of things that are special about it, and I certainly think it merits more exploration if we can do it in a better way.”
We can't announce with certainty that "Sinister 3" is in the works, but it's not entirely impossible. The main obstacle is that "Sinister 2" didn't perform well and received negative reviews. Compared to the original, it made far less money at the box office. "Sinister" had a budget of $3 million and made $87 million, while "Sinister 2" had a budget of $10 million and made $54 million.
Another factor to consider is that director Scott Derrickson is currently busy with other projects. He recently directed the horror hit "The Black Phone," which starred Ethan Hawke. He's also working on his next film, "The Gorge," starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, as well as a potential sequel to "Labyrinth." If production company Blumhouse decides to move forward with "Sinister 3," Derrickson and writer C. Robert Cargill could serve as producers while another filmmaker takes the helm. Derrickson hasn't ruled out the possibility entirely. The decision is ultimately up to Jason Blum and his team.
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