As a hardcore horror fan with a soft spot for time-loop movies, I must say the latest update about “Happy Death Day 3″ has me absolutely thrilled! The anticipation for this film has been building for years, and now, it seems like we’re one step closer to seeing Tree Gelbman back in action.
The spooky season is here, and for fans of the terrifyingly good horror movies “Happy Death Day” and its sequel, there’s an exciting reason to rejoice! The mastermind behind the series, Christopher Landon, just shared some thrilling news about the long-awaited third film. In a recent conversation at 2024’s New York Comic Con, Landon gave a hint that has me on the edge of my seat for the comeback of Tree Gelbman and her thrilling time-loop escapades!
Previously, actress Jessica Rothe had expressed positive expectations for a possible third movie, but the financial success of “Happy Death Day 2 U” cast some doubt on whether another sequel would materialize. However, director Christopher Landon has now confirmed to ComicBook that he’s been working diligently on the next installment in the “Happy Death Day” franchise. After a prolonged period of speculation, Landon’s recent statements indicate that production on the third film is progressing nicely and will undoubtedly be worth the wait. Furthermore, Landon provided some tantalizing tidbits about the movie’s scale and what enthusiasts can expect to see in the future, revealing to the publication:
This project is a larger production, and unlike the previous two films, it doesn’t take place on the same day. That’s about as big a spoiler as I’m willing to share.
The first movie “Happy Death Day” (2017) brought audiences the captivating Jessica Rothe as Tree, a key character in the ensemble cast of “Happy Death Day”. Tree unwittingly finds herself caught in a horrifying time loop, repeatedly living through the day of her death. With each resurrection, she exploits these repeated occurrences to collect evidence, aiming to discover the identity of her murderer. After surviving multiple deaths and eventually vanquishing her killer, “Happy Death Day 2U” delved deeper into the story by exploring the enigma surrounding the time loop. This exploration suggested that Tree’s ordeal was just a piece of a far larger, intricate puzzle within a more complex universe. Additionally, the credits for “Happy Death Day 2U” hinted at potential future installments in the franchise.
2023 saw Landon suggesting that the third film might deviate from the time-loop narrative of the earlier ones, implying it wouldn’t unfold on a single day. This change in format relaxes the pressure to expedite production, as compared to the second installment, offering more room for development if a future horror movie sequel gets approved. The director’s hint about breaking away from the one-day setting opens up numerous opportunities for the story’s progression. Without the time-loop restriction, the third film could delve into various timelines, alternate realities, or unique horror elements, keeping the series innovative while preserving its distinctive mix of slasher suspense and sci-fi intrigue.
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the possibility that the upcoming third film could feature a collaboration with Kathryn Newton’s “Freaky” character. This idea was initially proposed by one of the writers of “Freaky”, and Newton seems to be just as enthusiastic about it. Since the third movie might be moving away from its time-loop narrative, the prospect of this crossover becoming a reality is looking increasingly likely. Horror enthusiasts everywhere are crossing their fingers that this dream comes true!
You can now buy the first two installments of the “Happy Death Day” series. As we eagerly anticipate news on the third film, let’s look ahead to the 2024 movie release schedule instead.
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2024-10-22 18:07