'Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon' sets official sequel after 20 years
Los Angeles, April 10
Two decades after the popular slasher mockumentary 'Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon' came out, an official sequel is finally underway, reported Variety.
Titled 'Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon', the film will follow the further adventures of the rising serial killer. Original stars Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, and Robert Englund are set to return for the sequel, along with director Scott Glosserman and writer David J Stieve.
Speaking on the same, Glosserman, in a statement, shared, "For 20 years, people have asked if Leslie would ever come back. The truth is, he never really left. Fans kept this movie alive by sharing it, quoting it, introducing it to their friends, and treating it like something worth holding onto. This sequel is happening because of them," as quoted by Variety.
Aaron B Koontz and Cameron Burns' Paper Street Pictures is producing the sequel.
"Aaron, Cam, and the entire Paper Street team never stopped believing there was more story to tell with Leslie. Their support and persistence over the years made a huge difference in getting us here. They've built a home for bold horror filmmakers, and I couldn't imagine making this sequel with anyone else," Glosserman added.
Released in 2006, 'Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon', the film follows a serial killer and psychopath who gives a documentary film crew exclusive access to his life.
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Reader Comments
Interesting to see a sequel after so long. The original was a smart deconstruction of slasher tropes. I wonder if it will feel relevant today, with how much the horror genre has evolved.
Not a big fan of horror sequels usually—they often feel like a cash grab. But getting the original director and cast back is a good sign. The first film had a unique Indian fanbase too, we love our clever thrillers!
This is fantastic news! My husband and I are huge fans. We even quoted Leslie Vernon's "rules" at our Halloween party last year. Can't wait to see what they do next. The power of fandom is real! 🎬
Honestly, I hope they don't ruin the legacy. The original was perfect as a standalone. Sometimes it's better to let sleeping killers lie, yaar. But I'll probably still watch it on OTT.
Great to see Robert Englund returning! A legend. This kind of meta-horror is what we need more of. Indian filmmakers should take note—audiences appreciate smart genre films, not just jumpscares.
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