July 11th 2024.
Are you ready for another spine-chilling and stomach-turning experience? Well, buckle up because Netflix has officially confirmed that a sequel to the dystopian thriller, The Platform, is on its way. It's been five years since the first film disturbed viewers with its brutal class commentary and gory scenes, and now the sequel is set to be just as intense.
For those who haven't seen it, The Platform is a Spanish film set in a prison called The Pit. The prisoners are stacked in vertical cells and a large platter of food is lowered from the top to the bottom, leaving those on the lower tiers starving and desperate. It's a commentary on humanity's darkest and most primal instincts.
The film was a huge success, ranking number five in Netflix's Top Ten non-English Films and gaining almost 83 million views. And now, viewers are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is set to air later this year. But be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted.
The trailer for the sequel, accompanied by the caption "Who's ready for seconds?", takes us back to The Pit where the inmates continue their savage fight for survival. The first film left viewers shocked with its graphic and gruesome nature, and the sequel looks set to do the same.
The teaser is packed with scenes of fiery and bloodthirsty food consumption as the prisoners are pitted against each other in a desperate struggle for sustenance. The synopsis promises a mysterious leader and a new resident who becomes embroiled in the battle against the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate could mean death, how far will they go to survive?
The second film will also explore themes of class and is set to be released this autumn. It features Spanish film star Milena Smit and actor and comedian Hovik Keuchkerian, with Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia returning as the director. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of this dystopian universe, even if they still feel queasy from the first film.
Some fans on Twitter expressed their excitement for the sequel, despite being traumatized by the first film. Others praised the first film for its thought-provoking and harrowing nature. The open ending of the first film left many questions unanswered, but with the sequel, we may finally get some closure.
The first film followed inmates Goreng and Baharat as they tried to send a message to the prison authorities by attempting to distribute food equally among all the prisoners. The New York Times described the film as a crowd-pleaser with its generous servings of cannibalism, suicide, starvation, blood, guts, and feces. Forbes added that it was a harrowing and thought-provoking film that will stay with you.
The ending of the first film was left ambiguous, leaving viewers wondering if Goreng was successful or even alive. As he rides the platform down through countless levels, he experiences cannibalism, terrifying visions, and ruthless infighting. He eventually meets a downtrodden girl and tries to send her to the top.
Director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia explained that to him, the lowest level doesn't even exist. He believes that Goreng is already dead before he arrives, and the events in the film are just his interpretation of what he felt he had to do. The director also revealed that there was an alternate ending, but it was ultimately left out of the film.
With the sequel on the way, we may finally get some answers to the open ending of the first film. Or, we may be introduced to a whole new set of characters and a fresh story. The Platform 2 is set to arrive on Netflix on October 4, so mark your calendars and prepare yourself for another wild ride.
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