The Star Wars motion pictures lie deeply throughout the realm of science fiction however, in recent times, varied entries within the franchise have flirted with different genres. Disney+’s The Mandalorian performs as extra of a western, whereas Andor is extra of a criminal offense drama/political thriller. Lucasfilm, the corporate behind the large IP, has but to actually dive-head first into horror, although, so far as movie and TV are involved. It appears, nevertheless, that such a mission is within the works, and I’ve an concept for a film that could possibly be each enjoyable and nerve-wracking.
What Precisely Was Mentioned About A Horror Undertaking Set In The Star Wars Universe?
Arising on the schedule of upcoming Star Wars motion pictures and TV exhibits is the second season of Andor, which is ready to shut out the acclaimed Rogue One spinoff present. Forward of the brand new season’s debut, EP Tony Gilroy has been doing press, and he dropped an attention-grabbing element whereas talking with Enterprise Insider at an occasion for the streaming present. When requested whether or not he’d ever spearhead a horror mission set within the galaxy far, distant, Gilroy shared a considerably stunning response:
They’re doing that. I feel they’re doing that. I feel that is within the works, yeah.
It must be talked about that, as of this writing, Lucasfilm has neither confirmed nor denied that such a manufacturing is in some type of growth. Regardless of that, this could excite those that take pleasure in spine-tingling content material. Some might scoff on the notion of a scary Star Wars story, however it’s not all that loopy, particularly contemplating the literature that the franchise has spawned over time. In spite of everything, there are some really creepy tales set throughout the now-non-canon Expanded Universe, and up to date SW comics have performed with spookier ideas as nicely.
After all, there’s the apparent query of what the main focus of the supposed mission may be. There are many prospects however, if I had been Lucasfilm, I’d be specializing in a sure planet that’s been featured in quite a lot of Star Wars TV sequence over the previous decade or so.
There’s A Spooky Planet That Would Make For A Nice Setting In A Star Wars Horror Film
Any upcoming horror film set throughout the Star Wars universe can be made all the higher by using Dathomir as its backdrop. Throughout the continuity, it’s the homeworld of the Nightsisters together with different witch clans. It’s additionally the birthplace of eventual Sith-turned-mercenary Asajj Ventress (who’s about to return in Tales of the Underworld), and Ahsoka’s Morgan Elsbeth has hyperlinks to it, too. Darkish magic is a serious a part of their tradition and, with it, characters can return in ghost kind or make the most of forces of the undead.
Close to the top of the Galactic Empire’s reign, Dathomir is ravaged and uninhabited following assaults spurred by the warfare between its chief, Mom Talzin, and Darth Sidious. On condition that, I’d like to see a movie by which a bunch of smugglers journey to the seemingly dormant planet to discover a priceless artifact or useful resource and find yourself haunted and attacked by the souls of the departed. Except for probably undead Nightsisters and brothers, the smugglers may additionally expertise ghosts who’ve the flexibility to own residing beings.
I do know the probabilities of this movie truly being made are slim, however it’s enjoyable to consider. What I additionally love is that Tony Gilroy is smitten by horror being injected into the Star Wars franchise. The Monkey director Osgood Perkins even pitched a scary concept to supply brief tales composed of the “the collected goals and nightmares of Darth Vader.” There’s actually room for horror inside this huge IP, and I really hope the manufacturing Gilroy is teasing involves fruition.
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