Universal Pictures has made the decision to release the controversial film “The Hunt” on September 27 after initially postponing its release due to recent mass shootings in the United States. The film, directed by Craig Zobel, faced backlash for its premise of wealthy elites hunting “deplorables” for sport. However, the studio now feels that enough time has passed and the film’s message will be better understood. “The Hunt” stars Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank, and has been described as a dark comedy. Universal hopes that the movie will spark a dialogue about current social issues..
Universal Pictures has decided to release The Hunt, a film that was supposed to make its debut last year, but was cancelled due to all the controversy it had stirred before it even made its premiere. The Hunt follows 12 strangers who wake up in a forest clearing and realize they are being targeted for sport by rich elites, who are clearly presented as the antagonists of the film. The Hunt is produced by Blumhouse Productions and directed by Craig Zobel.
The movie studio felt it would be in poor taste to release the movie at the time (there were several mass shootings, in places like El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio), but now that some time has passed, the studio has reversed that decision. They have released a new poster and trailer to promote The Hunt, giving the audience the choice of whether they want to see it or not – “Decide for yourself” in other words.
The Poster:
The new trailer definitely has a different vibe from the earlier one. The initial trailer seemed to have a more serious tone, while the new trailer seems a little more humorous and campy, probably to play up the satirical tone even more.
The Hunt will get a theatrical release on March 13, 2020
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Universal Pictures has decided to release the controversial film, The Hunt, after cancelling its debut last year. The film follows 12 strangers who are being hunted for sport by rich elites. The studio initially delayed the release due to the timing of several mass shootings, but now feels enough time has passed. The new trailer has a more humorous and satirical tone compared to the serious tone of the earlier trailer. The Hunt will be released in theaters on March 13, 2020.
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