Black Sheep 2 Will Begin Filming in 2025

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As a seasoned film enthusiast who has traversed the globe in search of cinematic gems hidden in the most unexpected places, I must say that the announcement of a sequel to the cult classic “Black Sheep” has me positively ewe-nthusiastic! Having had the pleasure of viewing this New Zealand gem during one of my travels through the land of the long white cloud, I can attest to its unique blend of horror, comedy, and absurdity that defies categorization.

Enthusiasts of the offbeat New Zealand horror masterpiece might be taken aback to learn that, after nearly two decades, the outrageous gore-fest is set for a sequel. As reported by Deadline, the original director and lead actor, Jonathan King and Nathan Meister respectively, are reprising their roles in the horror-comedy that posed the question of what might occur if flocks of sheep transformed into bloodthirsty beings – a concept explored before the debut of The Boys.

For people who haven’t seen it before, the movie “Black Sheep” explores what happens when genetic experiments go awry, infusing it with a dose of offbeat humor. The protagonist, Henry Oldfield (Meister), is terrified of sheep and finds himself in a chilling scenario involving sheep that have a taste for human flesh. Initially, the unusual behavior among the flocks escalates into something far more menacing. As the sheep population develops an appetite for humans, they launch a wild, funny, and gory rampage, ensuring that this film would become a cult classic.

It’s said that the sequel to “Black Sheep 2” will likely start filming in spring 2025. As per the information shared in the announcement, the storyline will focus on a young scientist who believes a dangerous contagion endangers the public and traces it back to her small-town home, which is near a secluded sheep station where the chilling events of the first “Black Sheep” took place.

Black Sheep’s Cult Classic Status Has Plenty of Sequel Potential to Tap

It might seem unexpected, but the offbeat movie titled Black Sheep, surprisingly received critical acclaim and maintains a Tomatometer score of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. This unconventional B-movie garnered its success by fully embracing its absurd storyline. Despite some viewers failing to grasp the humor, it resulted in a polarized 51% Popcornmeter score, with many attributing its divided reception to its low-budget origins. Nevertheless, being less than universally loved doesn’t make it a poor film by any means.

Even though the film didn’t make a big splash at the box office, raking in only $5 million globally during its limited release, it found its niche audience upon its home video debut. Much like other horror movies before it, this gruesome flick gained momentum through festival showings and positive word of mouth – a proven recipe that has taken movies such as the Terrifier franchise from potential discardables to box office hits.

As a film produced in New Zealand, Black Sheep benefited from high-quality practical effects due to its collaboration with Weta Workshop, a company that is well-known for creating the magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. Although Black Sheep didn’t feature epic fantasy landscapes, the genetically modified sheep were quite impressive for their time and remain entertaining today because they were groundbreaking at the time.

Enthusiasts of the movie “Black Sheep” can look forward to the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the film, which is expected to hit shelves before the premiere of the next one.

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2024-11-07 04:01