The plans for a 'prequal' were trashed thank god. All that would have been is a terrible LMN type drama about a child murderer.
It seems to be the case that they are planning another sequel. At this time I can't say I'm thrilled about no Englund but almost anything is better then having Rob Zombie touch it. He needs to back far far away from the directors chair, better yet, give a public apology for the garbage he's produced.