Raimi is already planning a vampire sequel

Posted on June 21, 2007
Filed Under Directors, News

Sam Raimi, the man who started his career with the cult horror classic “The Evil Dead” (1981) has since become a respected director with his latest achievements, the Spider-Man movies, as the crown jewels of his career. But Sam doesn’t forget where he came from, where it all began… Pesonally, that instict and dedication to the horror genre in Sam makes me very grateful.

Anyway, Cinema Blend reports that in between directing Spider-Man movies, Sam Raimi produces movies for other people. His latest producing gig is 30 Days of Night a twist on the vampire genre which has a coven stalking and slaughtering the residents of an outpost in the far north where they must endure thirty days of complete darkness before their first sunrise. The trailer has looked good, and apparently the movie has impressed a few people because even though it isn’t out till October 19th they’re planning a sequel.

Cinema Blend tells us that their source insists they’re already talking about making another one, without waiting to see if audiences will show up to see the first one. There’s no word on who will be involved, or who will be back yet, but keep an eye out for “30 Days of Night”. Sony and Sam Raimi have big plans for it.

That’s a fresh, self-confident approach Sam (and Sony). But then again – how can you go wrong with a vampite flick?

I heard that!

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