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Devil’s Gate Director Trying To Make A Movie Sequel Happen
Clay Staub, the director of Devil’s Gate, is trying to get the greenlight for a sequel, Devil's Gate 2. Staub has collaborated frequently with Zack Snyder, working as a second unit director on 300 and Justice League. Staub’s own film, which served as his directorial debut, has received fresh focus in the past few months.
Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017, Devil’s Gate begins as Daria Francis (Amanda Schull), an FBI agent, is investigating the disappearance of a mother and her son. Jackson (Milo Ventimiglia) is the main suspect, as the patriarch of the family. Daria and a local police officer (played by Shawn Ashmore) soon discover, digging deeper into the case, that there could be a terrifyingly supernatural explanation behind the disappearance. Devil’s Gate has received a bump in exposure due to being available on Netflix. Now, Staub has posted on social media to address the possibility of a sequel.
On Twitter, Staub teased the chance of a follow-up to Devil’s Gate, noting that he’s well aware of the movie’s recent resurgence on Netflix. Fans were quick to express their excitement over the prospect of a sequel. The director responded with solidarity, noting “he couldn’t agree more.” You can check out Staub’s tease, and his exchange with fans, below.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1287959142477553665
The effect Netflix has had on established series like Breaking Bad and The Good Place is well-known, and part of the reason that the streamer has invested so heavily in creating its own content, but the platform has similarly offered a boost to relatively small horror movies such as Devil’s Gate. The film recently landed on Netflix’s U.S. Top Ten List, claiming the eighth spot. When it was first released, back in January 2018, the feature was met with a mixed reception. While reviewers praised Staub’s ability behind the camera, the overall story and the characters were criticized as lacking. Still, other observers found that Devil’s Gate provided perfect thrills for its audience. The polarizing quality of the film could have helped it in the long run, with subscribers potentially deciding to watch it out of curiosity. The newfound popularity of Devil’s Gate also comes at a time when smaller horror movies are experiencing a general upswing, as titles like The Wretched and The Rental have garnered buzz as well.
There are plenty of paths for Devil’s Gate to explore in a second installment, since the story ends on a note that leaves the door to a continuation. Given that the movie is now a hit, with a fanbase that would tune in for another round, it’s not unlikely Netflix would greenlight a sequel. The service is always keeping an eye out for which items in its vast catalog gain traction. Devil’s Gate would be an ideal candidate. It was likely made with a small budget, featuring a recognizable cast in a familiar genre, and it has appeared to catch fire organically. All the ingredients are there for Staub to be allowed to expand on the world he created in his directorial debut in a possible Devil's Gate 2.
