Overview

• Ben Rock, the production designer for the original film, highlighted that no one from the 1999 team was consulted about the new movie, marking a repeated oversight.
• Mike Monello, co-producer of the original film, suggested that the reboot could benefit from the involvement of the original team, who have a comprehensive plan for the franchise.
• Joshua Leonard, one of the original actors, criticized the lack of respect shown by the studios over the years.
• Despite the financial success of the original film, subsequent sequels and reboots have failed to connect with audiences or achieve similar acclaim.
• Industry insiders speculate whether Lionsgate and Blumhouse will reconsider their approach and engage with the original creators for future projects.