Universal Cancels 'The Hunt' Release Amid Gun Violence

[JustinLovesGaga 883]

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/the-hunt-canceled-universal-betty-gilpin-hilary-swank-emma-roberts-1203298774/

Universal Pictures has canceled the release of its upcoming thriller “The Hunt.” The film was previously set to hit theaters Sept. 27.

“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, ” a spokesperson for Universal said in a statement. “We stand by our filmmakers and will continue to distribute films in partnership with bold and visionary creators, like those associated with this satirical social thriller, but we understand that now is not the right time to release this film.”

Insiders tell Variety that the studio came to the decision alongside “The Hunt” filmmakers. They also said it was a tough decision for the company, but studio leadership ultimately determined that the film could wait.

 
Previously, Universal put a temporary halt on marketing for the film following a series of mass shootings. In the film’s few marketing materials that did air, stars such as Betty Gilpin and Ike Barinholtz could be seen brandishing assault rifles and pistols while taking on a group of would-be hunters.

Other cast members included Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts, Ethan Suplee and Justin Hartley. Jason Blum is producing for Blumhouse Productions alongside Damon Lindelof under his White Rabbit flag, and Craig Zobel directed.

 

ALSO something the media isn't reporting, the film was originally titled 'Red State vs Blue State' .... this film is about a group of rich liberals kidnapping and hunting down conservatives for sport in the wilderness - how disgusting and out of touch this film was. They need to bury this film as deep as possible  hard to believe they even green-lit this film 

[Andreu 37,216]

They should release the hunty instead

[BenG 19,908]

7 minutes ago, Andreu said:

They should release the hunty instead

Fraud Mendez's biopic?

[Miel 15,009]

Honestly, that's fair.

Like, I know it can be seen either way, but at least they're sensitive to the current environment, even if it's purely out of the anticipation of backlash and controversy.

[Ryusei 61,110]

I was about to say: what a dumb reason but the premise of the movie seems really pointless... kind of like that movie where you're allowed to kill anyone you want for 24 hours but without any sense

[DeleteMyAccount 11,881]

What even is this movie though? 

[JustinLovesGaga 883]

I just can't believe this movie was even filmed. In today's political climate, how could the studio be okay with demonizing an entire political party?  

[xoxo Craig 55,649]

16 minutes ago, Andreu said:

They should release the hunty instead

Starring Shawn Mendes & Nick Jonas 

[weed 73,790]

"this film is about a group of rich liberals kidnapping and hunting down conservatives for sport in the wilderness" ummmm suddenly I stan Emma Roberts even more for being in this

[mariomania1234 11,368]

Why release a film that serves to only divide the country further? I'm totally against censorship of art or any kind for that matter, but I'm  Lowkey glad this was scrapped.

[Sepsami 18,842]

The USA is WARPED honestly

 

[Sanne Godijn 2,203]

2 hours ago, Ryusei said:

I was about to say: what a dumb reason but the premise of the movie seems really pointless... kind of like that movie where you're allowed to kill anyone you want for 24 hours but without any sense

You mean like the purge

[Ryusei 61,110]

2 hours ago, Sanne Godijn said:

You mean like the purge

Yes i couldnt think of the name anymore that was the one