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Horror Franchises Announce New Sequels

First reported Nov 3, 12:37 PM ET · Latest Nov 7, 3:59 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 7, 7:00 AM ET

Where things stand

Two horror franchises have confirmed follow‑up films, with Variety reporting that Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun will bring back star Davika Hoorne for a sequel to his psychological horror “Inherit,” and The Hollywood Reporter noting that actress Neve Campbell will return for “Scream 8.”

What to watch

No release dates have been reported.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The newest confirmation is that Davika Hoorne will reprise her role in the “Inherit” sequel, as announced by director Banjong Pisanthanakun.

Every report, newest first

  1. Davika Hoorne Returning for ‘Inherit’ Sequel, Director Banjong Pisanthanakun Confirms (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety

    Banjong Pisanthanakun, the Thai director of horror hits “Shutter” and “Pee Mak,” tells Variety his new psychological horror film “Inherit” will get a sequel, with star Davika Hoorne set to return. “Inherit,” a Centrepiece selection at the Toronto Film…

  2. Neve Campbell Confirms She’s Returning for ‘Scream 8’ — The Hollywood Reporter

    The actress has appeared in every installment of the slasher franchise except 'Scream VI,' which she sat out over salary disputes.

Questions

  • Neither report reveals plot details, production schedules, or distribution plans for the upcoming sequels. Open

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More: background

“Inherit,” a psychological horror film that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and is closing the Jakarta World Cinema festival, is directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, known for Thai horror hits such as “Shutter” and “Pee Mak.” The “Scream” series is a long‑running slasher franchise in which Neve Campbell has appeared in every installment except “Scream VI.”

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