QuentinCollins, I too have thought about the possibility of it being a sequel, though I think what is probably more likely is that this movie will set up the actual sequel, by replaying several main themes - Barnabas and Josette, Liz and Paul, etc. Then, the actual sequel material would follow in the... .well... sequels. But considering the fact that Angelique is very hip, very cool, and very '70s, I can't help but think that we actually might get to see a Leviathan-era Angelique who has that unique relationship with Barnabas that she had. And, other than what she did with Maggie and Quentin, I really loved the mod Angelique. However, I find it hard to imagine if Barnabas was just let out of his coffin and hadn't seen her in 200 years - unless she didn't curse him and never truly loved him - that there would be ANY love between them. Because I can't imagine a loving relationship if Angelique is trying to mess up Barnabas's plans with a new Josette right after he was let out of his coffin.