Vertigo Films Developing 'Monsters' Sequel

U.K. based Vertigo Films announced Friday it is developing a sequel to Gareth Edwards’ sleeper hit Monsters.

Unfortunately, Edwards will only executive produce the follow-up, which will be directed by short film makers Brent Bonacorso and Jesse Atlas. Meanwhile, Edwards is directing Legendary Pictures’ reboot ofGodzillatentatively scheduled for 2012.

The sequel centers on a walled in city and two brothers who“find each other” in a sort of“Heart of Darkness” tale, according toVariety. The budget is being expanded from sub-$1 million to $5 million to up what producer Allan Niblo calls“the action ante,” and it will be much more of a“straight genre picture” than the last, which basically misses the point.

The originalMonsterswas a minimalist drama about two survivors stumbling through a North American“containment zone” filled with massive extra-terrestrials. I loved its intelligence and Daniel raved about its less-is-more approach in hisreview. You should seek it out (hint: it’s on Netflix’s Watch Instantly).

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