Key Takeaways:
– Alexandre Aja gears up for directing ‘Crawl 2,’ the sequel to his 2019 hit film ‘Crawl.’
– The movie is set to begin production this fall in Europe.
– The script is being penned by Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan, known for ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension’ and ‘Project Almanac.’
– Crawl 2 will feature a new cast and a new location, rumored to be New York City.
As lovers of thrilling horror movies, we’ve got some exciting news for you all. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures is cooking up ‘Crawl 2,’ the second installment of the 2019 gator horror spectacle ‘Crawl.’ The director’s seat is warming up again for Alexandre Aja, who helmed the first successful movie. Buckle up, folks, as the gator action is set to start this autumn in Europe.
We recall the original ‘Crawl,’ which sent ripples of thrill down our spines, don’t we? It starred Kaya Scodelario as Haley, a brave University of Florida swimmer. She defies evacuation orders during a massive hurricane to search for her missing dad, played by Barry Pepper. While the hurricane is scary enough, they shortly discover the rising waters are crawling with deadly alligators, making their escape a game of life and death.
‘Crawl’ was not only a win in the horror film genre, but also a massive commercial success. It grossed an impressive $91 million from a modest budget of just $15 million. Here’s a fun fact: Quentin Tarantino listed ‘Crawl’ as one of his top personal picks for that year!
Revving Up for ‘Crawl 2’
Five years have passed since ‘Crawl’ made us jump off our seats, and it’s about time for the sequel. The delay, however, has caused no dip in enthusiasm from the production side.
In 2021, Aja shared his team’s continuous eagerness to work on ‘Crawl 2,’ and he hinted that they had some deliciously scary ideas for it. He also hinted then about passing the baton on to a new character, letting Haley enjoy her hard-earned victory from the first movie.
A New Place, A New Face
One of the most exciting bits about ‘Crawl 2’ is the shift in scenery and cast. While Haley’s story was in Florida, this time, our new protagonist will face the gator horrors amidst potentially catastrophic weather events in a rumored location — New York City. The plot will revolve around man versus animal, highlighting the overarching theme of nature reclaiming its due.
Even as he ventures to tell a new story, Aja remains determined to make the sequel as compelling as the first, keen on discovering another human story with the same electrifying intensity as the original.
‘Ghost Dimension’ and ‘Project Almanac’ alums, Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan are onboard to add their writing magic to the script. Together with a new cast and setting, we are eagerly anticipating how the team will bring another round of nerve-wrecking gator terror to life.
That’s all the news we have for you today about ‘Crawl 2’. We’ll be back with more updates soon. In the meantime, brush up on your survival instincts, because you never know what’s lurking in the floodwaters!
