In 2004 the world saw the motion picture "Van Helsing" directed by Stephen Sommers. The budget of the film was 160 million dollars, the box office gross was more than 300 million, which undoubtedly spoke of the success of the film. Many moviegoers are still waiting for the sequel to be released.
After the release of the epic film "Van Helsing", many viewers are hoping for a continuation of the story of the fighter against evil.
Many moviegoers liked the picture, so immediately after the filming of the first part, rumors spread about a possible sequel, but Stephen Sommers (director) immediately dispelled them, citing a creative crisis and the need for rest. However, there was talk about the second part, and articles were published on the Internet with possible release dates for the second part.
Filming of the second part was supposed to begin in 2008, and the release of the film was planned in 2009, but due to the global crisis, the project was postponed indefinitely. For several years, nothing was heard about the project.
Finally, in 2013, a contract was signed with Universal and preparations began for filming, scheduled for early 2014. The script and director were approved. It was Rupert Sanders, who became famous for the film "Snow White and the Huntsman." According to the scenario "The Way of the Vampire", this name was given to the second part of the picture, will become a prequel to the first film. It will tell the story of the hero, his formation, how he began to hunt vampires, etc. It was even indicated that the shooting was supposed to be done in Romania. The exit was planned for 2015, but for unknown reasons the project was again frozen, and whether it will be continued is not yet clear.
