The classic 1980 horror film Terror Train was remade earlier this year. The new film, released with the same name, premiered as a Tubi Original on the free streaming service. Now it’s been revealed that a sequel – appropriately titled Terror Train 2 – is already on the way for a release date in December.
As revealed via Bloody-Disgusting, the film will introduce an entirely new storyline following the events of the remake. In fact, it will “premiere this New Year’s Eve, which pays homage to the festive setting of the first film that famously took plays at a NYE party.” They further noted that, from both Tubi and Incendo, “the sequel wrapped production in Montreal and will be available in the U.S. exclusively on Tubi on December 31, 2022.”
Here’s a statement from Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi:
“Our remake reintroduced a new generation to Terror Train, and now Tubi’s first ever horror sequel expands on the premise with a completely original storyline,” he begins. “This new ride aboard the Terror Train begins on New Year’s Eve with ‘Final Girl’ Alana and the mysterious Magician facing a new menace in this horror whodunit.”
Additionally, Brook Peters, Managing Director and Senior Vice-President, Sales & Production Operations & Executive Producer (Incendo) also shared their own statement:
“Horror-genre franchises have proven time and time again to be some of the most successful film brands,” he notes. “In the sequel, we’re thrilled to offer horror fans a seamless and terrifying continuation of the story that also pays a themed-tribute to the original 1980 cult classic.”
This move isn’t too surprising. After all, the remake managed to premiere at #1 on the Tubi streaming service. As such, it’ll be exciting to see how the sequel does given that it will be released the month of December as opposed to October like its predecessor. But with the New Year’s Eve tie-in – one can imagine that it will be a similar success.
Terror Train was directed by Philippe Gagnon from a screenplay written by Ian Carpenter and Aaron Martin. They will all be respectively returning as director and writers for this upcoming sequel.
The cast for the film was led by Robyn Alomar and Tim Rozon who will likewise reprise their roles for the new film.
Fans can currently stream Terror Train on Tubi. Meanwhile, Terror Train 2 will be arriving on the Tubi streaming service on December 31, 2022. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for additional updates on the horror film Terror Train 2 as we have them.