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Universal Pulls Controversial Movie ‘The Hunt’ Following Mass Shootings

Following the recent mass shootings, Universal Pictures has made the decision to halt the marketing and release of The Hunt, from director Craig Zobel and Blumhouse. While Universal Pictures had already paused the marketing campaign for The Hunt, after thoughtful consideration, the studio has decided to cancel our plans to release the film,“ the studio said in a statement. “We stand by our filmmakers and will continue to distribute films in partnership with bold and visonary creators, like those associated with this satirical social thriller, but we understand that now is not the right time to release this film.” You may be wondering what makes The Hunt so “controversial”. The film follows a group of wealthy people who kidnap victims and hunt humans for sport. Following the events that took place in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the studio has the right to pull The Hunt from release, but many people are already raising hell about it. “In the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2019
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Twelve Strangers Fight To Survive ‘The Hunt’ (Trailer)

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing and don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They’ve been chosen… for a very specific purpose … The Hunt. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, a bunch of elites gathers for the very first time at a remote Manor House to hunt humans for sport. But the elites’ master plan is about to be derailed because one of the hunted, Crystal (Betty Gilpin, GLOW), knows The Hunters’ game better than they do. She turns the tables on the killers, picking them off, one by one, as she makes her way toward the mysterious woman (two-time Oscar® winner Hilary Swank) at the center of it all. Emma Roberts (“AHS”), Ethan Suplee (Santa Clarita Diet), and Justin Hartley (“This Is Us”) also star in The Hunt, directed by Craig Zobel (Z for Zachariah, The Leftovers). From Jason Blum, the producer of Get Out and The Purge franchise, and Damon

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 30, 2019
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Three Strangers Struggle To Survive The End Of The World In ‘Z For Zachariah’

After the nuclear war, a young woman, surviving in an untouched town, believing for a year that she may be the only survivor, until one day she stumbles upon a scientist. The scientist, effected by radiation and nearly driven mad, has been on a desperate search for survivors. The two begin to build a fragile relationship. When another survivor enters the valley he will challenge what the two have established. ‘Z For Zachariah’ is based on the novel by Robert C. O’Brien, by the same name, that was published in 1974. This horror-thriller was adapted by Nissar Modi and directed by Craig Zobel. The movie stars The Wolf of Wall Street’ actress Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) and Chris Pine (Star Trek Into the Darkness). ‘Z For Zachariah’ will premier in select theaters on August 21st and is set to be released on DVD later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2015

More from Craig Zobel

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Universal Pulls Controversial Movie ‘The Hunt’ Following Mass Shootings

Following the recent mass shootings, Universal Pictures has made the decision to halt the marketing and release of The Hunt, from director Craig Zobel and Blumhouse. While Universal Pictures had already paused the marketing campaign for The Hunt, after thoughtful consideration, the studio has decided to cancel our plans to release the film,“ the studio said in a statement. “We stand by our filmmakers and will continue to distribute films in partnership with bold and visonary creators, like those associated with this satirical social thriller, but we understand that now is not the right time to release this film.” You may be wondering what makes The Hunt so “controversial”. The film follows a group of wealthy people who kidnap victims and hunt humans for sport. Following the events that took place in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the studio has the right to pull The Hunt from release, but many people are already raising hell about it. “In the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2019
Horror Fuel

Twelve Strangers Fight To Survive ‘The Hunt’ (Trailer)

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing and don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They’ve been chosen… for a very specific purpose … The Hunt. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, a bunch of elites gathers for the very first time at a remote Manor House to hunt humans for sport. But the elites’ master plan is about to be derailed because one of the hunted, Crystal (Betty Gilpin, GLOW), knows The Hunters’ game better than they do. She turns the tables on the killers, picking them off, one by one, as she makes her way toward the mysterious woman (two-time Oscar® winner Hilary Swank) at the center of it all. Emma Roberts (“AHS”), Ethan Suplee (Santa Clarita Diet), and Justin Hartley (“This Is Us”) also star in The Hunt, directed by Craig Zobel (Z for Zachariah, The Leftovers). From Jason Blum, the producer of Get Out and The Purge franchise, and Damon

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 30, 2019
Horror Fuel

Three Strangers Struggle To Survive The End Of The World In ‘Z For Zachariah’

After the nuclear war, a young woman, surviving in an untouched town, believing for a year that she may be the only survivor, until one day she stumbles upon a scientist. The scientist, effected by radiation and nearly driven mad, has been on a desperate search for survivors. The two begin to build a fragile relationship. When another survivor enters the valley he will challenge what the two have established. ‘Z For Zachariah’ is based on the novel by Robert C. O’Brien, by the same name, that was published in 1974. This horror-thriller was adapted by Nissar Modi and directed by Craig Zobel. The movie stars The Wolf of Wall Street’ actress Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) and Chris Pine (Star Trek Into the Darkness). ‘Z For Zachariah’ will premier in select theaters on August 21st and is set to be released on DVD later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2015