A sci-fi film that became a sleeper hit over ten years ago is getting a surprise sequel. So that amazing mind games will keep your heads spinning in the future
Science fiction films that make a lasting impression and continue to amaze within their genre are rare. Coherence is one of those amazing films that drills itself into your brain and won’t let go. It’s not without reason that the film landed at number 3 in our 50 best sci-fi films since 2000. 11 years later, this insider tip is surprisingly getting a sequel
Sci-fi masterpiece Coherence gets a sequel that should knot your brain for good
In 2013, the small indie film Coherence made big sci-fi waves. The story begins with a dinner party of eight friends, which is not very typical of the genre. Em (Emily Baldoni), Kevin (Maury Sterling), Mike (Nicholas Brendon) and co. want to spend a nice evening together. But then a comet passes by in the sky, a power outage paralyzes the neighborhood and strange events make them increasingly question reality.
What happens next is something you have to experience for yourself to let Coherence roll over you with an open mind. Just this much: After watching this thought experiment, there are plenty of info graphics on the Internet to untangle the knot in your brain
Watch the trailer for Coherence here
Shot minimally over 5 nights in director James Ward Byrkit’s home, Coherence proves that impressive sci-fi movies don’t always need space battles or flying cars. The increasingly complex plot unfolds with enjoyable suspense. Now, according to Deadline, a sequel is on the way. Filmmaker Byrkit explained:
Since the movie came out, I’ve been inundated with suggestions for sequels and remake offers. But none of it inspired us until [producer] Kate Andrews sent me an email with two words that unlocked this box. Either she’s a genius or from a parallel reality where Alex Manugian and I have already written the movie she’s pitching us now.
However, he doesn’t reveal which two magic words kicked off the sci-fi sequel or how Coherence 2 will tie in with the previous film. The plot details will presumably be closely guarded by Schrödinger’s cat until the release
