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Matt Reeves Talks 'Cloverfield' Sequel Ideas and Delay
Wednesday, November 12, 2008


By: MrDisgusting
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It still comes as a shock to me that nearly a year after the success of Cloverfield that the announced sequel isn't already in production. Beyond the massive DVD and Blu-ray sales, the movie made over $170m worldwide at the box office on a modest $25m budget. Inside you can read director Matt Reeves update on the delay, which continues to be blamed on finding "the right story". Sounds ridiculous to me.

Reeves says that talks have been frequent if sporadic over the last nine months. “At times it’s gone dormant and then its come back up again,” Reeves tells MTV of the brainstorming over a sequel.

There are a couple ideas that have potential but we haven’t quite cracked it yet,” says Reeves. Trying to pin down just what those “Cloverfield” sequel ideas are though is easier said than done. One thought was to return to the source of the inspiration for the film. “When we were in Japan we thought, wouldn’t it be cool to do it here,” he said.

One things seems certain. Don’t expect a traditional sequel picking up right after the first with the same (still living) characters. Rather the filmmakers behind the hit film have discussed a sequel that “wasn’t necessarily right after that night but had intersections with the original.

He also reveals that instead of directing the film, they might bring some new, young talent into the fold and J.J. and Reeves would produce the sequel.

As for ever seeing another monster attack, the story just keeps coming back to "if the story is right," which sounds more like an excuse than anything. It's looking more like they'll work on it when they have free time. Right now J.J. Abrams is finishing up his STAR TREK film, while Reeves has a remake of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN and THE INVISIBLE WOMAN on his plate.

Source: MTV

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BloodyCape
9:18pm, November 12, 2008

finding "the right story"?! it's a giant monster tearing shit up...WHAT STORY!!!???


Saturdaythe13th
9:25pm, November 12, 2008

I liked this part --> "One things seems certain. Don’t expect a traditional sequel picking up right after the first with the same (still living) characters." There was only 1 SURVIVOR, lol. The girl who gets into the first helicopter and flies away. And for all we know, maybe she died later or something.


nohandtyper
9:26pm, November 12, 2008

Don't be ignorant. I would rather have a quality sequel that isn't just done really fast just to earn a few bucks. I mean, Cloverfield was awesome, and I think that when they sit down and actually piece together something that works, the next will be much better.


MrDisgusting
9:28pm, November 12, 2008

Right? What story is my thought.... something is OFF


jkrouskop
9:50pm, November 12, 2008

I agree that this "right story" business sounds like code for "the studio isn't sold", because there was a fair amount of negative word of mouth once the first film was released and the execs fear a lackluster sequel performance. BLAIR WITCH 2 tanked, as did TOMB RAIDER: CRADLE OF LIFE, as much because audiences were wary of "getting burned" again after finding the first films in those franchises less than the sums of their hype. Something tells me Paramount would like to cash in on CLOVERFIELD, but feel far safer pursuing proven franchises like STAR TREK and INDIANA JONES. It's the same reason why Sony passed on the chance to make a sequel to their $350 mil grossing turd GODZILLA - less than half of the audience that saw that film would even bother to see a Part 2. Sadly, the longer Paramount, Reeves, and Abrams wait, the less likely it will ever happen.


Butters
10:24pm, November 12, 2008

What? oh, Cloverfield...I forgot about that movie.


Why'd they bite you?
10:54pm, November 12, 2008

I would rather someone take the time to do something right then rush head first to ride the wave of success. but hey, that's just me


tylerdq14
11:09pm, November 12, 2008

i think we should wait and not let this be another "saw", i can wait a year or two for a sequal


flesheater123
11:14pm, November 12, 2008

I fuckin made a sick ass monster movie but nobody wants to pick it up. WTF...


ThunderDragoon
1:11am, November 13, 2008

As long as the film is awesome, I can wait for a sequel for years.


stewietantrum
2:40am, November 13, 2008

I think a sequel to Cloverfield could potentially be awesome. However, I'm not sure I'd want to see the "intersecting" movie unless it proceeds the events of the first one and gives some resolution to the story... maybe even some backstory on the monster too, if it's not too much to ask.


korollocke
3:55am, November 13, 2008

The viral adds gave more story than the movie, wich was a big let down for a giant monster fan. JJ just didn't get it at all, what made the Godzilla franchise big as it was is the fact you see the freaking monster(s) alot! The origins of all of them were never explained fully, but it worked for nealy 30 freaking movies! Make a giant monster flick and show the damn thing idiot!


Grime
9:01am, November 13, 2008

Finding the right story is not ridiculous at all. At least he's not just pushing some bullshit through just to make some quick money.


tszilla
11:00am, November 13, 2008

i'd like to see the same story told from the point of view of a stationary security camera. Sometimes there would be crazy monster action, sometimes just smoke, sometimes people looting shops and cars. But I'd at least be able to walk out of the theater without feeling like I'd spent the afternoon on a Tilt-A-Whirl. Loved the movie, hated the nausea.


CANADARULES
12:14pm, November 13, 2008

i hope they take their time, so it wont become like the saws


Thommy Razor
1:24pm, November 13, 2008

I say leave it alone. I liked the first one, partly because it didn't answer any questions. Leave it mysterious!


Monstrous
5:01pm, November 14, 2008

I wouldn't be surprised if all this "right story" talk was just to distract from another viral campaign


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