Horror: Barely out, this Stephen King adaptation may already have a sequel!

Were you trembling in front of Le Croque-Mitten? Get ready for what’s next! Although the adaptation of Stephen King’s story opened in our cinemas last Wednesday, May 31, director Rob Savage already has many projects.

asked the American site Review of the filmThe young director has hinted at a potential sequel to his film, which centers on a monster that feeds on our fears.

“I have a really brilliant idea for a sequel to Le Croque-Mitaine. It’s not what you’d expect from a sequel to a major studio film, but it’s definitely creepy. I am very enthusiastic. If this movie works at the box office, there might be a sequel!” Released in the US on June 2, Le Croque-Mitaine has recorded $21 million at the international box office to date.

worn by Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina and a young Vivienne Lyra Blair, Croque-mitaine It follows Sadie, a young high school student, and her little sister, Sawyer. The latter are still reeling from their mother’s recent death. Devastated, their father Will, a therapist by profession, does not give them the support or love that they seek from him. When a desperate patient suddenly shows up at their home pleading for help, he is introduced to a terrifying creature that preys on families and feeds on their greatest suffering.

But this horror specialist, already thanks to the host and Dashcam, has many scary projects, including the feature film producer Sam Raimi.

“I’m very excited about the project with Sam. This film has been a long road, but I think it’s ready to be made. I actually have a few projects with Sam Raimi, some of which have not been announced yet, which are very exciting. I would love to work with him. There is also a short film in the works. An adaptation I’ve called Salt, another demonic horror film that I’m very excited about and that could be one of my next things.”

“Hill has his eyes on the new generation”

Rob Savage also hinted that he’s working on a film he describes as “Mountains have eyes for the new generationHe clarifies: This is an original film that I am working on with the producers barbaric”.

Released on Disney+ in most parts of the world, Barbarian was a real surprise. Directed by Zach Kreger, the film follows Tess, a young woman who arrives in Detroit for an interview. She rents an Airbnb during her stay, but when she arrives late at night, she finds the house already occupied by a man. Despite the inconvenience, she decides to spend the night there. Awakened from her sleep by mysterious voices, Tess, in spite of herself, begins a series of terrifying discoveries…

Faced with the success of this film (with a budget of 4 million dollars, Barbarian earned 45 million dollars in cinemas around the world), the studios made the director’s next film and therefore bought a gun “to see” (without knowing the pitch) for 38 dollars. million. Recently, Pedro Pascal and Renate Reinsve joined the cast.

If Rob Savage joins forces with the producers of Barbarian, together they will create a new pool of young genre film talent. So remember their name because you’ll likely be hearing them a lot in the coming years!