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'Darko' sequel goes direct-to-DVD

Published Thursday, Feb 5 2009, 06:24 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
'Darko' sequel goes direct-to-DVD

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The sequel to cult hit Donnie Darko will be released direct-to-DVD, according to io9.

S. Darko, which has been heavily criticised by fans of Richard Kelly's original sci-fi drama, takes place eight years after the events of the first film and follows Donnie's sister Samantha (Daviegh Chase) as she experiences strange visions while on a road trip across America.

Though it was earlier reported that Fox had secured the North American theatrical distribution rights to S. Darko, MGM has announced that it will release it on disc on April 28.

Kelly, the writer and director of the 2001 Jake Gyllenhaal film, has distanced himself from the Chris Fisher-helmed sequel.

A trailer for S. Darko will premiere at the upcoming New York Comic Con.

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