Clues to a possible sequel...

[cobweb]

Here are some quotes that I believe may lend an at least dim light to the subject of any possible sequel(s). :


"I've had fan mail from readers thanking me because Cabal left them wanting more, which was part of my intention. By the time we come to the end of all three Cabal books, all those questions will be answered. And a lot more besides, things you haven't even dreamed yet."
Bring on the Monsters !
By Philip Nutman, Fangoria, No 87, October 1989 {Note : Interview took place in June 1989}

"My ideas for where Nightbreed II and III are going are so wild that I don't think comic books could do it. I'm very much watching over that and making sure that, while the Nightbreed characters can run riot on the pages of Epic for a while, the way they will run riot when I actually start to write about them again will be something completely different."
Boundless Imajination
By WC Stroby, (i) Fangoria, No 109, January 1992 (ii) Horror Zone, No1, August 1992 {Note : interview took place in August 1991}

"The origins of Midian's founding God, Baphomet, the spirit in stone, are shrouded in so much confusion that any assessment of his true nature is impossible. This is not, indisputably, the same Baphomet for the adoration of which the Knights Templar were persecuted. Many of the Breed believe he is related to the entity the naturals call the Devil. In essence, it is the assumption of this faction that Baphomet is a fallen pretender to some celestial throne, and that under the guise of gathering the Breed together, the God is in fact assembling an army for storming the citadel he was exiled from."
Clive Barker's Nightbreed Chronicles
Character descriptions written by Clive Barker;
1990

"Barker already has a sequel in mind if Nightbreed is a box-office success. But it has little to do with this step. Nightbreed II will continue in directions not immediately apparent from the play of the first.

'Midian is destroyed,' Barker explains, and the second movie does not happen minutes later. It happens after the passage of some time. Nightbreed leaves a lot of questions unanswered, a lot of long-term questions. The second movie is not what will happen tomorrow.'

Although Decker and Eigerman are obvious choices for the continued onslaught against the Breed, it is Ashberry, the puny young priest played by Malcolm Smith who is the key to the further adventures of Cabal. He is a man twisted by a loss of faith and a liking for alcohol. 'We're not sure why he puts his hand in the potion to change himself at the film's end,' says Smith. 'It seems very predestined. Much greater powers have brought him there.

'He is sent as a messenger from another god, but I don't think we know whether he's good or bad.'

Barker, however, is in no doubt as to Ashberry's future function. 'There are people out there in the world who have been waiting for Ashberry, just as there are people out there who have been waiting for Boone. Secret orders who have been waiting for their particular Lucifer. Armies waiting to rise who want a leader, and Ashberry is going to walk into their lives like I guess Hitler did; to stir up some feeling.' "
Clive Barker's Nightbreed The Making Of The Film
Introduction by Mark Salisbury and John Gilbert; Foreward and Screenplay by Clive Barker
1990

[knockaroundguy]

So is there any news on a sequel yet? I really think that, unlike most films these days, Nightbreed really does warrent a sequel.

[cobweb]

I have read that Mr. Barker has always intended to write a sequel to the short story. Whether we'll ever see a sequel to the film is a great deal muddier.

From what I gather, the studio didn't treat Nightbreed at all the way he wanted. I get the impression from interviews that the experience left a sort of bad taste in his mouth. - The originally planned sequel to the movie was going to be made if the film succeeded financially. Sadly, by the studio's standards anyway, it didn't. So my guess is probably no, not likely.

I for one would be overjoyed just to see a sequel to the story. ;D

~ Cobweb

[darkglobe]

If a Clive Barker film property ever creates a big financial splash, I think it will be possible to finally get a sequel going (or at least the director's cut of #1 going).

It needs a sequel though - the ideas are too big for just one film!

[Boneyard]

It's been sixteen (SIXTEEN!? wow I really am old!) years since it came out. I don't know, maybe he should to it for the twentieth anniversary? A sequel would be great, buuut... I'm not going to get my hopes up after all this time.

Has Clive Barker directed anything at all recently? I'm afraid I'm a bit out of the loop.

[Aaron]

I'd be happy with another short story sequel. I seriously doubt he'll (Barker) make a second film. Though the actors have all aged enough it would seem realistic. I feel like such a slacker, I know so little about how a personal fave came about.

[zakary]

I just hope it happens!