Banned horror flick finally returning exposed.
A horror film once banned in the USA has just made its way to Netflix.
Horror film plot explained.
Starring Hilary Swank and Betty Gilpin, the movie has been wrapped in controversy since day one.
Its premise: 12 strangers being hunted by “globalist elites” in a satirical horror.
The plot, viewed by many as a political commentary, pits wealthy liberals against right-wing individuals.
Decision to delay film’s release explained.
This concept sparked outrage, leading to a delay in the film’s original release.
Originally slated for September 27, 2019, the movie faced severe backlash.
This backlash grew after the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton in August of that year.
Over 30 fatalities from these tragedies led Universal Pictures to pause its promotional campaign.
The decision to halt the trailer and pull the release was made following “thoughtful consideration.”
Backlash for horror film detailed.
Then-President Donald Trump did not directly call out the film, but his comments added fuel to the fire.
He denounced Hollywood for producing movies that he believed “inflamed and caused chaos.”
Conservative outlets, including Fox News, latched onto the controversy, framing the film as an attack on conservatives.
The term “deplorables,” famously used by Hillary Clinton in 2016, became a key talking point.
Many critics saw it as a narrative of liberals hunting conservatives, leading to even more political infighting.
Director Craig Zobel maintained that the film was intended to be a satire, not a political statement.
He called the film “fun, funny, and not super dark,” hoping to downplay the seriousness of its themes.
However, the highly charged political atmosphere made it impossible to release the film at the time.
Horror film’s new release date unveiled.
After seven months of silence, Universal finally announced a new release date.
The re-release in March 2020 was marketed with a bold tagline.
“The most talked-about movie nobody has ever seen,” it boasted, embracing the controversy.
Producer Jason Blum hoped the political firestorm would drive more viewers to the film.
While some praised Universal’s sensitivity in delaying the release, others found it ironic.
Many argued that banning a film about violence while gun laws remained lax was deeply hypocritical.
The movie became a cultural symbol, reflecting the deep polarization in American society.
Netflix film re-released named.
Despite the controversy, “The Hunt” was released, sparking further debate.
Upon its release, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. Among them was Stephen King, revealing his all-time favorite horror movie.
On Rotten Tomatoes, it scored 57%, with many acknowledging its dark humor but questioning its social commentary.
Metacritic gave it a score of 50 out of 100, showing the divide in reception.
CinemaScore audiences gave the film a lackluster “C+” grade.
Despite mixed reactions, the film grossed over $12 million worldwide.
Watch “The Hunt” now.
Now, after all the drama, “The Hunt” is available to stream on Netflix UK.
It remains a polarizing cultural artifact, continuing to spark heated discussions.