Universal Pictures reportedly pulled ads for a new horror flick about liberal elites hunting “deplorables” for sport.
The decision by Universal came in response to recent mass shootings in California, Texas, and Ohio, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Last weekend ESPN also pulled an ad for the film, and a source at ESPN said the network has no spots for the film in the next few weeks.
The movie, which is set to hit theaters Sept. 27, follows a dozen “deplorables,” apparently a reference to the nickname Hillary Clinton gave supporters of President Trump during the 2016 presidential election. The group wakes up in a clearing unsure of where they are but find out they are being hunted for sport by a shadowy group of the global elite.
The protagonist, played by Betty Gilpin, is one of those being hunted and soon turns the tables on the evil group of elites, fighting back with the other “deplorables.” The trailer for the R-rated movie includes gratuitous violence and shows unarmed people being killed.
Studio sources said that after a gunman in El Paso, Texas, killed 22 at a Walmart and another gunman opened fire outside a bar and restaurant in Dayton, Ohio, killing nine, Universal is reevaluating its plans, calling it a “fluid situation.”
The Hunt is directed by Craig Zobel and produced by Jason Blum, who also produced award-winning horror film Get Out.
An unnamed filmmaker who has worked with Universal said that, given the political tensions in the U.S., “Employees in different departments were questioning the wisdom of making such a movie in these times.”
“In light of the horrific [recent shootings], is this not the most craven, irresponsible, dangerous exploitation?” they added.
In a time where violent rhetoric from both sides seems to never end, Hollywood proves once again why it's completely toxic. 'The Hunt' is a satirical film which depicts liberal elites hunting 'deplorables' for sport. Universal at least had enough sense to pull the ads for it after the El Paso and Dayton shootings, but the film is still set to release by Sept 27. So, what say ye, NSG? Should the film be released or should Universal give it the axe? Does liberal elites hunting and brutally murdering Trump supporters for sport really send the best message at a time like this? Obviously, I believe it doesn't but I still fully believe Universal should release the film. It gives a nice peek into the demented psyche of Hollwood.
Thoughts?
Edit: it got cancelled lol
