‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Sequel Stuck in Rights Limbo, Says Director
Director André Øvredal has encountered legal challenges regarding the sequel to his film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The rights issues stem from the shutdown of the production companies CBS Films and eOne, which complicates ownership negotiations. Despite these obstacles, Øvredal remains passionate about the project and is hopeful for progress.
- ▪André Øvredal directed the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which was produced by Guillermo del Toro.
- ▪The sequel was announced in 2020, but updates have stalled due to rights issues.
- ▪The production companies behind the original film, CBS Films and eOne, have shut down, complicating the rights situation.
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André Øvredal has built a respectable career as a horror director since his 2010 breakout Troll Hunter. His 2016 follow-up, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, was an underappreciated gem. But it was his next film, 2019’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, that put him in the big leagues. All-around legend Guillermo del Toro produced and got a “story by” credit on Scary Stories (the final draft was credited to screenwriters Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman), which automatically brought it more attention.
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