Overview
- Curtis told a SXSW audience she initially believed the 2018 revival was a single film and learned during post‑production from director David Gordon Green that it was planned as three movies.
- She credited Jason Blum for reviving the franchise but described his low‑budget approach as “notoriously cheap,” saying the model keeps costs down by limiting pay.
- After realizing she was effectively on the hook for two sequels, she negotiated a modest first‑look development “vanity” deal with Blum to support projects she wanted to produce.
- She used that deal to back filmmaker Russell Goldman and bolster Comet Pictures; Goldman now works in development there and premiered his feature debut, Sender, at SXSW.
- Curtis said she doesn’t really love horror as a viewer but appreciates the genre’s independent spirit and its growing recognition in awards circles.