The long-awaited sequel to Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon will finally begin filming today, which just so happens to be Friday the 13th!
Here's the official statement from the sequel's Facebook page:
Well, the psycho slasher is out of the bag! Friday, which happens to be the 13th, we begin shooting Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon! It's really and truly happening and I can't tell you how excited we all are to make the film.
I'm about to say something that might cause some of you to say, "You have to say that, you're a member of the production." I'm saying this to you as a Behind the Mask fan first and foremost, and I say that with all sincerity. Last month I read the final draft of the script and I read it one sitting, couldn't put it down. It's a love letter to horror fans, and a gracious thank you to all who never gave up on this film happening. The script we had back in 2011 was good, but I didn't have all of those feelings about it. As the saying goes, "Good things come to those who wait," and this is definitely one of those times. -Kristy
Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon is officially coming soon!