Universal pulls the new movie "The Hunt" due to mass shootings

[8WON6]

Why Universal Pictures pulled its upcoming horror movie The Hunt
I really wanted to see this movie.

Universal Pictures has pulled the release of The Hunt, which was scheduled to come out September 27. In a statement on the movie’s website, the studio said that this is not “the right time” for the film to be released, especially considering the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. Marketing for the film had already been suspended due to the gun violence depicted in it.


The Hunt is a spin on The Most Dangerous Game — aka the story where a rich guy hunts people for sport — for our politically fraught times. According to this Hollywood Reporter piece, it is set in a world where “liberal elites” hunt Trump voter types for sport, having selected their prey based on the horrible opinions the targets shared on social media. Its working title was Red State, Blue State, to give you a further sense of its central concerns.

All involved with the movie have dubbed it a satire, but some on the right have taken it deadly seriously, despite having only seen a trailer.

 

[SATAN]

I have nothing against this

 

[ATownD19]

Why Universal Pictures pulled its upcoming horror movie The Hunt
I really wanted to see this movie.

That actually looks good

 

[Kingshango]

They'll release it on Netflix several months from now since it looks like a Netflix throwaway movie already.

 

[Lord_nikon]

I just watched trailer yesterday that shyt was basically the hunger games but with hillbillies

 

[Big D Bangston]

Bullshyt

 

[null]

It would have been a worldwide hit.

 

[Isaiah Bradley]

why would they do this if it's "just entertainment"?

 

[King Frost]

I just watched trailer yesterday that shyt was basically the hunger games but with hillbillies

and the hunger games is the US version of battle royal

hollywood lacks creativity

 

[Ya Sinning Mane]

Good move

 

[Columbo]

A rare display of class from Universal

 

[Pull Up the Roots]

why would they do this if it's "just entertainment"?

What are you implying?

 

[knickscity]

Smart move on their part. Keep the anticipation up while giving the impression of compassion and care.

 

[DoomzdayzV]

dikk cheney used to do this for real

 

[The God Poster]

I seen a trailer for what looks to be a comedy/horror. It's in some sort of house where they hunt a woman in a white dress?

Wonder if that will be shelved