i think........ the only sequel here is the title....they are just using it(the title)....it has no relationship to the novel or to the movie....

and he is dead..... ohhhh this is another weird ending movie...hehehe

movie sequels with no retionship to 1st....lets list them....

Friday 13th and Jason movies
Cruel Intentions 2
Hackers 2 :Operation Takedown
Blair Witch Project 2 ?

and all movies having no direct connection at all to the original .... im sure we can name more