Night Swim director Bryce McGuire wants to develop a sequel someday. Based on a 2014 short film that McGuire developed with Rod Blackhurst, the full theatrical version tells the story of a haunted swimming pool. As a family tries to get to the bottom of the pool’s mystery, they need to reckon with deadly ghosts and several mysterious circumstances. The movie had a budget of $15 million and has received a mediocre critical reception.
The Night Swim ending leaves an opening for future adventures, and there’s a good reason for it. McGuire already told GamesRadar+ about the fact that he planted an Easter egg to set up sequels, and he recently reiterated that stance to Entertainment Weekly. McGuire explained that, while he wanted the first movie to be relatively “simple“, he has been planting the seeds for future ideas that he has for the universe. Check out his quote below:
“Look, if there were to be a sequel, I do have an idea, and there’s lots more of the mythology. I just wanted this first one to be so simple and archetypal. There’s lots more that has already been discussed and could have been in the movie that I would love to get to explore, if people want more.”
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