Miramax CEO Says New SCREAM & HELLRAISER Movies a Possibility

With nothing but good reviews following its debut at TIFF, Blumhouse’s Halloween is poised to lead a resurgence of classic horror properties. If it performs well at the box office (almost a certainty), it could pave the way for more films from Miramax’s stable. One of the producers of Halloween, Miramax also owns the Hellraiser and Scream franchise.

CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg caught ups with Miramax CEO Bill Block and asked him about the futures of Hellraiser and Scream specifically. While nothing concrete was revealed, it sounds like these franchises are definitely at the forefront of the studio’s future plans:

“[Halloween] was a Miramax license, and you’ll see more of these coming from the studio now… I will have some things to share with you. You mentioned something there that we’re working on – two things in there that we’re working on. This is going to be a part of the new program.”

Following the financial successes of recent hits Get Out, IT, and other horror blockbusters, a lucrative pull from Halloween could be just the thing to trigger a tsunami of similar sequels from classic franchises. We could be on the verge of a new golden age for the slasher subgenre.

Halloween arrives in theaters on October 19th, timed to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of John Carpenter’s original Halloween (released in 1978). Give the synopsis and trailer a spin below.

Synopsis:
It’s been 40 years since Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers (Nick Castle) on Halloween night. She now faces a terrifying showdown when Michael returns to Haddonfield, Ill. — but this time, Laurie is ready for him.

Halloween is directed by David Gordon Green from a script he penned with his frequent collaborator Danny McBride; in addition to Curtis and Castle, the film stars Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and Will Patton.

Are you excited to check out Halloween, slashing into theaters on October 19th? Would you like to see new sequels for Scream and/or Hellraiser? Sound off in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram!

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