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Nearly two decades after its release, Guillermo del Toro’s R-rated fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth is still considered among the best in its genre. The coming-of-age movie follows a young girl escaping her harsh reality by visiting a mystical world.

Pan’s Labyrinth is included among the dozens of titles joining Paramount+ this month and has been available to stream from March 1. The film, considered one of del Toro’s best, is the first of the writer/director’s projects to appear on the streaming service. Also coming to Paramount+ this month is Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, and Dune.

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Since his directorial debut over two decades ago, André Øvredal has steadily built an impressive filmography, mostly working within the horror genre. After his first feature film, Future Murder, in 2000, the Norwegian filmmaker built a name for himself over a decade later, eventually directing popular films like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, with the latter hoping to find a place among the best Dracula movies of all time.

Despite working his way up to Hollywood productions, Øvredal is not yet a household name, but the signs of him becoming one are there, especially with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 in the works. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is by far his most famous film, earning over $104 million worldwide when it was released in 2019 (via Box Office Mojo), and the sequel has the potential to earn even more.

As the genre continues to expand with other titles, the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie is finally gaining steam as Andr vredal has signed on to direct the adaptation. Created by Paul Crawford and Mike Desjardins, the eponymous horror franchise has put players in the shoes of a variety of protagonists racing to determine the truth behind the ink-based demons of Joey Drew Studios and escape the various monsters of the fictional animation studio. After the success of the five-episode original game and its prequels and sequels, a Bendy and the Ink Machine movie was announced on Christmas Day 2023.

Now, nearly a year after the project was first announced, the official Bendy Twitter account has revealed that Andr vredal is set to direct the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie. The first half of the video announcement is a collection of imagery from the annals of Joey Drew Studios,...

The Hellboy franchise had seen several big-screen adaptations, and while Guillermo del Toro’s films were loved by fans, the last reboot failed to meet their expectations.

Credits: Ron Perlman in Hellboy / Sony Pictures

Many would be wondering if the famed horror filmmaker will try to make another Hellboy movie to close the saga to a trilogy, but comic book creator Mike Mignola believes del Toro won’t attempt to do so.

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Brian Taylor’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man is the latest iteration in the action horror film series. The demonic character was first introduced in Guillermo del Toro’s 2004 film, which spawned a sequel in 2008. Despite their critical successes, he never got to make another follow-up installment.

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More than four years have gone by since it was announced that director André Øvredal and producer Guillermo del Toro were re-teaming for a sequel to their cinematic adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series of books. Last year, Øvredal confirmed that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 was still in the works and a script has been written, the project had just been slowed down by the pandemic, the making of his Dracula movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and the Hollywood strikes. We heard in December that writers/producers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman were fighting to get the sequel made… but now they have given a disappointing update to the folks at Collider: the sequel has stalled.

The screenplay for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has been written by the first film’s writers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman,...

A sequel to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark continues to languish in development hell. While a screenplay has been finished, the writers don't know any more than the fans at this point about when the movie will be made.

Directed by Andr vredal, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was based on the iconic book series of the same name by writer Alvin Schwartz and illustrator Stephen Gammell. Dan and Kevin Hageman wrote the screenplay for the feature film adaptation, which presented an original story while utilizing some of the characters and tales from the books. Per Collider, the Hagemans revealed the current status of the sequel, confirming that they'd finished and turned in their screenplay. From that point, the two are just as much "in the dark" as the fans, using part of the movie's title to make the point.

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Nearly three and a half years have gone by since it was announced that director André Øvredal and producer Guillermo del Toro were re-teaming for a sequel to their cinematic adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series of books. A few months ago, Øvredal confirmed that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 was still in the works and a script has been written, the project had just been slowed down by the pandemic, the making of his Dracula movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and this year’s Hollywood strikes. But now Collider has shared a quote from the producers that indicates there might be some kind of trouble behind the scenes…

The screenplay for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has been written by the first film’s writers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman, working from a story crafted by del Toro.

If you’re a fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, you’ve likely been waiting to hear about a sequel for quite some time now. So it’s high time we heard from those responsible for the film series about what stage Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 might be in. Are those conversations even happening? While promoting their series Star Trek Prodigy, which arrives on Netflix this month, producers Kevin & Dan Hageman spoke to our Lead News Editor Maggie Lovitt, and signaled that there’s still hope for the franchise—they just can't tell us exactly what’s going down.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 just got an exciting update.

The first movie, released in 2019, followed three teenagers who are terrorized by horrifying stories brought to life from a haunted book—the product of a tormented soul named Sarah Bellows. The film resonated well with audiences, leading to a 77% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 72% audience score.

A proper sequel was first announced in 2020 but did not get a proper update until this year when director André Øvredal confirmed to IGN that the project “is alive.”

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Quick Links Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 2: Latest News Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 2 Is Confirmed Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 2: Possible Cast Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 2: Story Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has reportedly been in development for several years, with a script already in progress despite some delays due to Covid and other projects. The cast for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has not been confirmed, but it's possible that several actors from the original movie will return. The story for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 is still unknown, but the ending of the first movie suggests that there are more supernatural secrets to explore and the possibility of adapting other stories Alvin Schwartz's short stories.

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In an exciting update for horror fans, director André Øvredal of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark has assured fans that the sequel is still in the works.

During an interview with IGN, Øvredal confirmed that the much-anticipated sequel, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2, is still happening. The film, following the success of Øvredal's 2019 horror flick, has been a topic of speculation since its announcement in April 2020. Though production delays have plagued the project, Øvredal remains hopeful that the project would soon slide into production.

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While promoting his upcoming Dracula adaptation The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Øvredal discussed the current status of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2. He cited Covid-19 disruptions and his involvement in The Last Voyage of the Demeter for the delays but assures that the team has successfully developed a story and a script.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 is "alive" with a story and script in development, despite delays caused by the writer's strike and Covid-19. Director André Øvredal's focus on another project, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, impacted the progress of the horror sequel. The sequel's funding by Paramount, known for blockbuster franchises, indicates their growing interest in the horror genre and their trust in Øvredal and his team.

With the director's focus on his new Dracula movie complete, director André Øvredal has an enthusiastic update on Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2. Based on Alvin Schwartz's novels of the same name, the 2019 horror movie centered on a teenage misfit and her friends as they try to learn the mystery behind a local woman with a dark past and affinity for horror stories that come to life. Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...

Nearly three and a half years have gone by since it was announced that director André Øvredal and producer Guillermo del Toro were re-teaming for a sequel to their cinematic adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series of books… but don’t let the extended silence stir up any fears that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has been cancelled. While speaking with IGN, Øvredal – whose Dracula movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter reaches theatres on August 11th – confirmed that the sequel is still in development!

Øvredal said, “We have a story. We have a script. We’ve been working on the script as late as last year and even slightly into this year. The process obviously stopped with the strike – but it’s alive, for sure. Covid and then [The Last Voyage of the Demeter] eating up two years of...

It’s now been four years since the release of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the long awaited feature film adaptation of the ’80s/’90s books written by Alvin Schwartz. The film was a success at the box office for Lionsgate, scaring up $104 million worldwide, so why haven’t we gotten a sequel yet? A follow-up was announced, but to date hasn’t come to fruition.

Speaking with IGN this week, André Øvredal (The Last Voyage of the Demeter) confirms that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 is still in active development at this time.

Øvredal tells IGN, “We have a story. We have a script. We’ve been working on the script as late as last year and even slightly into this year.

“The process obviously stopped with the strike — but it’s alive, for sure. Covid and then [Demeter] eating up two years of...

Master of twisted fairytales Guillermo del Toro is thankful that “Pan’s Labyrinth” received its own happily-ever-after ending after a tumultuous production.

For the Oscar-winning film’s 15th anniversary, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosted del Toro, actor Doug Jones, and cinematographer Guillermo Navarro in a roundtable interview to discuss the making of “Pan’s Labyrinth.”

“After ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Blade II’ were successful, I got offered every superhero movie — they were starting to pick up,” del Toro said, via The Hollywood Reporter. “I was thinking about it because it was very tempting and I said, ‘Do I do ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ or do I do a big movie?'”

Del Toro continued, “I like going from big movies to smaller movies. I like it because it keeps you honest, and it keeps you scared. Both things are very important. But everything that could go wrong on ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ went wrong.”

That included...

Producer Guillermo del Toro and director Andre Ovredal’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 is in the works. And today, Ovredal teases the sequel will tap even more into illustrator Stephen Gammell’s visual world more than the first movie. Øvredal tells Collider’s Witching Hour: “I learned so much on Scary Stories, but also about […]...