Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is a horror film produced by Netflix and based on the short story of the same name written by Stephen King. The story centres on Mr. John Harrigan, a successful businessman who seeks refuge in a large home located in the little town of Harlow, Maine. He employs a young lad by the name of Craig to read his books for him. In the end, Craig and Harrigan create a loving link with one another, which is ultimately severed by the passing of the businessman. In the course of the burial, Craig conceals Harrigan’s phone within his coat, and the two of them are subsequently interred together.
The narrative of “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” follows the events that occur as a result of the messages that Craig receives through Harrigan’s phone following the burial of the businessman. The movie was met with a variety of reactions from moviegoers and reviewers alike, however Jaeden Martell as Craig and Donald Sutherland as Harrigan were praised for their work in the roles, respectively. Since the conclusion of the movie leaves open the possibility of a sequel, the audience may be interested in learning whether or not one will be made. So, why don’t we all talk about what we know?
When Will Mr. Harrigan’s New Phone Be Available?
On October 5, 2022, ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ became available to stream worldwide on Netflix. What follows is the information that we have concerning the potential for a second instalment of the series.
As of this moment, neither Netflix nor the film’s producers have issued a statement on the production of a second instalment of ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone.’ Nevertheless, this does not necessarily imply that there will be no sequel at all in the future. The way the story is resolved at the end of the movie leaves room for it to be continued. Craig decides to get rid of his old phone as he comes to the conclusion that being in contact with Harrigan after Deane Whitmore’s death is too risky. However, he does not change the number on his new phone. It is feasible that Harrigan will get in touch with his friend using Craig’s new phone, and the storyline of the potential sequel could revolve around the businessman coming back into Craig’s life.
Additionally, despite the fact that Harrigan wants Craig to come to terms with his passing and move on from him, he does not have any reservations about providing protection for Craig. Harrigan may assist Craig once more in the event that he finds himself in a situation that poses a significant risk to his life or has the potential to significantly affect his life. In the event that a sequel to the film is produced, it is possible that it may feature Craig making an effort to become a screenwriter while Harrigan watches out for him because he is aware that the film industry is fraught with peril. In addition, the possible sequel does not even have to focus on Craig because Harrigan has the ability to communicate with someone else from his murky past.
The history of Harrigan is alluded to in the movie in a way that is both cryptic and mysterious. It is plain to see that the life of the businessman was full of excitement before he moved to Harlow. The potential sequel might incorporate someone from his past into the story and show Harrigan reuniting with the person through the latter’s phone. Because Stephen King hasn’t published a sequel to the novella that served as the primary material for the novel, director and screenwriter John Lee Hancock might come up with an original story for the potential film adaptation. In light of all these possibilities, a sequel to the film is certainly a possibility, and if it is given the go-ahead in the near future, we may anticipate the release of the ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ sequel to occur in the fourth quarter of 2024 or later.
We have seen more sequels to horror films get greenlit over the years than films in any other genre, including action and comedy. The growing popularity of sequels to well-known horror films, such as ‘It Chapter Two,’ ‘Terrifier 2,’ ‘A Quiet Place Part II,’ the 2022 film ‘Scream,’ and many others, is a testament to the fact that it is becoming increasingly likely that there will be a narrative follow-up to Hancock’s film. This makes it clear that Hancock’s film does indeed have a chance to receive a narrative follow-up. In the event that this does not happen, Netflix and the makers of the film may consider working together again to develop an original film based on another novella from Stephen King’s collection ‘If It Bleeds,’ which also includes the novella that serves as the film’s titular source material.
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