5 reasons we think there will be a 'Gone Girl' sequel (Warning: spoilers ahead)

Adam Appleton

Friday, September 19, 2014

The following story is provided through a content partnership with rustmedia. This article contains several spoilers, based on the book "Gone Girl" in anticipation of the movie.

Gillian Flynn, author of the novel "Gone Girl." Associated Press photo

There are many things that can make a story interesting: Setting, action, ideas. But what makes a story great? Characters. "Gone Girl" introduced us to a world filled with interesting characters. Many of them may seem flawed or downright despicable, but they are always engaging. And with such a rich cast, it's difficult to believe that they will stay quiet forever. When the Southeast Missourian interviewed Gillian Flynn during filming, she hinted that a sequel was not out of the question. Here are five reasons we think we haven't seen the last of the "Gone Girl" world:

5. Seedy people in seedy places

Rosamund Pike plays the role of Amy Dunne in the move "Gone Girl." Here, she is filming a scene in Cape Girardeau on Sept. 20, 2013. Pike has said in interviews she gained 12 pounds for the role as her character's weight fluctuates dramatically in the story. Southeast Missourian file

When we discover Amy is hiding out at a cabin in the Ozarks, we already felt a little uneasy about Ms. New York lying low in the sticks. As soon as we were aware of her friends Jeff and Greta, Jeff with his "fishy" business and Greta's obvious pseudonym, we knew something wicked was coming Amy's way. Greta's fascination with the "Ellen Abbott Show" solidified our suspicions that she was onto Amy. With Amazing Amy's fame now at an all-time high, she has more to lose than ever, and it seems only a matter of time until Amy's old cabin mates show up looking for more than a few thousand dollars.

4. The case isn't closed

Actor Kim Dickens plays the role of detective Rhonda Boney in the movie "Gone Girl." (Associated Press photo)

While Nick and Amy may be moving on with their new life, it's tough to believe Detective Rhonda Boney is going to be able to just let things go. She caught a glimmer of truth in a haystack of lies, and it seems a few sleepless nights may be all it takes to throw Detective Boney back into the game.

3. Family ties

Carrie Coon plays the role of Margo, Nick Dunne's (Ben Affleck's) sister in the movie "Gone Girl." (Associated Press photo)

Her mother is gone. Her father is close behind (if he ever really was there). Now her brother is back in the dangerous reach of Amy. Outside of Nick and Amy, no one may know more about what happened than Margo, Nick's straight-talking sister. What will happen to The Bar? What will happen to her brother? Do any of us really believe Margo can spend the rest of her life in silence?

2. Mother knows best

Actor Neil Patrick Harris plays Desi Collings in the movie "Gone Girl" (Associated Press photo/file)

Desi Collings operated with a clinical perception of love and relationships worthy of Norman Bates, perhaps film's most infamous "Psycho," but who was Norman Bates without his mother? Jacqueline Collings' manipulation of Desi was comprehensive. We can't imagine a little thing like Desi's demise stopping her from catching consummate planner Amy off guard. While there may be no mention of Ms. Collings in the cast list for the film, that would make her appearance in a sequel only that much more unexpected.

1. Happily ever after?

This promotional photo which shows Ben Affleck playing the role of Nick Dunne in the movie "Gone Girl" was taken at the courthouse park gazebo in Cape Girardeau (Associated Press)

We don't have to debate whether Nick and Amy finally have found true love in one another, because there is no debate. Besides, "true" is not a word that applies to much of what we know about the Dunnes. Nick's feelings of insecurity are only being compounded as he awaits the arrival of the newest Dunne. And yes, by the end of the story, Nick may have claimed that he couldn't imagine his life without Amy, but you know what they say: A baby changes everything.

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