David F. Sandberg Will '100%' Return to Horror After 'Shazam 2'; A 'Lights Out' Sequel Could Still Happen [Comic-Con]

When asked if he plans to go back to making horror movies, Sandberg's answer was a resounding yes: "100%, two 'Shazam' movies in a row , I'm so ready to do something - a simple little horror movie would be so awesome. I kind of need that break."

These plans should come as no surprise, since horror is clearly Sandberg's first love. Her back-to-back hits of "Lights Out" and "Anabelle: Creation" are undoubtedly what earned her the "Shazam!" work. There's even a horror influence in this film with the villains; a group of ravenous demons personifying the Seven Deadly Sins. It remains to be seen if "Fury of the Gods" will have similar scary moments, though the destructive dragon shown in the trailer means there's potential.

Plus, there's the simple fact that making movies on the scale of "Lights Out" and "Annabelle: Creation" (shot for $5 million and $15 million, respectively) is less stressful than to make a blockbuster. For reference: "Shazam!" was shot for $100 million and 'Fury of the Gods' is probably in the same ballpark. After directing two such projects in a row, it's understandable that Sandberg would want to shoot something simpler.