“Happy Death Day 3” Is ‘Moving Forward’

Actress Jessica Rothe has confirmed that the long-awaited third installment in the “Happy Death Day” horror-comedy franchise is ‘moving forward’.Rothe confirmed the news while appearing on stage at the American Cinematheque last night alongside director Christopher Landon to host a double feature screening of the first two movies. Landon then himself added: “It is moving forward”.

The first film launched in 2017, a Groundhog Day meets slasher film all rolled up into a dark comedy which received positive reviews and grossed $125 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget. Rothe in particular scored much acclaim for her role as party girl turned hero Tree Gelbman.



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tech/live/liveView.php?s=113101', 'widgetLoaded');That was followed up three years later with 2020’s “Happy Death Day 2U” which offered a more sci-fi and a more emotional storyline. It wasn’t as well received, taking in $64 million worldwide from a $9 million budget – but opened right as the pandemic was getting underway and so found its full box-office potential curtailed.

At last report several years ago, Christopher Landon had revealed that the working title for the third installment was “Happy Death Day to Us” with a tone different than the other two films.Landon himself has been busy with other projects, his new thriller “Drop” will release in cinemas this coming Friday.Source: Bloody DisgustingThe post “Happy Death Day 3” Is ‘Moving Forward’ appeared first on Dark Horizons.

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