After 40 years, St. Elmo’s Fire Work on the sequel has almost begun.
Nothing epitomizes 1980s Hollywood better than the iconic Brat Pack.
The recent Hulu Brat Pack documentary, inhabitantshas brought back many memories of that indelible era. Including the film whose actors (in part) earned their collective label: St. Elmo’s Fire,
Now, one of the biggest media companies in the world is looking at what a St. Elmo’s Fire sequel would look like.
‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ helped define a generation of young actors
Literally St. Elmo’s fire refers to an atmospheric phenomenon associated with plasma. MagicWhich is obviously a very cool name, the remarkable visual effect served as both a warning and a positive omen to sailors.
The 1985 film of the same name follows a group of recent Georgetown graduates as they transition into adulthood. Sexuality, relationships, responsibility, and more are intertwined among a group of friends in this classic film.
Obviously, St. Elmo’s Fire It takes its name from the bar featured in the movie St. Elmo. However, the sudden changes in this group of friends have a symbolic connection to the flash of plasma during a thunderstorm, which often signals lightning. It also influenced countless young adult viewers.
As per June 2024 report deadlineSony is exploring a possibility St. Elmo’s Fire Sequel.
However, there would be one crucial element to making a sequel worthwhile after a four-decade wait: bringing the original cast back together.
This would mean that Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Mare Winningham would all have to sign on.
Does ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ need a sequel?
Very few films “need” a sequel. But, frankly, very few films historically have had enough surviving cast members to warrant a sequel 40 years later without any changes.
Sequels can take many forms. Some catch up with the original characters. Others focus on a new generation. Many of the original characters — people who were in their twenties in 1895 — could easily be grandparents now.
It has a lot of potential, especially for those who enjoyed the surprise summer hit in 1985 and related to the characters. That being said, sometimes considering how much time has passed can hit people like a very depressing wrecking ball.
However, many – including deadline – As mentioned, the potential for a sequel here is intriguing.
And it’s certainly more interesting than a remake. Remakes have their place – there are many classic films that suffered draconian censorship or simply lacked the budget or impact to live up to their potential. But… not everything needs a remake, just like not everything needs a sequel.
if one St. Elmo’s Fire The sequel is indeed going to happen, they will all be needed. A movie cannot go on without the absence of several people without people wondering why they bothered.
Why the sudden interest in 80s movies?
Essays could be written on the (perhaps unfairly) obsession with the 1980s. It seems every generation becomes obsessed with past eras – or at least, their aesthetics and media of that time. Perhaps it’s just part of human nature.
There is, however, no doubt that Andrew McCarthy’s inhabitants A documentary that came out on Hulu last spring has sparked a lot of interest.
Still, whether artists and potential audiences are interested or not, we shouldn’t get too excited. This is a volatile time for the entertainment industry. A lot of exciting projects never see the light of day.