Sequels are scary. And making a sequel to something as good as 'Scanners' is even scarier.
Sequels face the risk of being constantly compared to the first film.
It is difficult to meet fan expectations, especially when people say, 'Oh, the last one was the best one.' It creates more pressure each time for the next game to top the last one.
With every film, the pressure is on the rise for the next.
Anytime you join a show that's been successful, there's a certain responsibility. And a lot of anxiety that, you know, you're bringing the character to life, respecting the show and doing your part. So that you are not the weak link in the chain.
If one book's done this well, you want to write another one that does just as well. There's that horror of the second novel that doesn't match up.
There is a lot of pressure to top yourself... to come up with a 'Rumours II,' and that seemed like a trap.
A sequel is such a daunting thing, because you don't want to lose the magic and the charm of the first one.
