Universal Pictures has canceled the September release of “The Hunt” in the wake of recent mass shootings, intense scrutiny from conservative media and tweets by President Trump seen as alluding to the film as a movie “made in order ... to inflame and cause chaos.”after thoughtful consideration, the studio has decided to cancel our plans to release the film,” a Universal representative said in a statement Saturday.
The film’s cast is led by “GLOW” Emmy nominee Betty Gilpin, Emma Roberts and Ike Barinholtz as strangers who wake up in a clearing and realize they are being hunted for sport. Oscar winner Hilary Swank also stars. Directed by Craig Zobel from a script by Nick Cuse and “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof and produced by Lindelof and Blumhouse’s Jason Blum, it was scheduled to be released Sept. 27.
A source close to the project confirmed that any decision about when — or on what platform — “The Hunt” may be released in the future remains up to Universal.
Interesting that four 'Purge' movies were released while Obama was in office.
Dumb why? Theres a bunch of movies like this. This one probably sucks too. No one got mads at iceT. Survining the game actually pretty good movie. Now i want to se ed this Turkey
It wasn’t released because the elite didn’t like that it would leave the audience pulling for the deplorables. It made them the victim & the elite the villains. They fear this movie could cause unity & an up rise against the powerful politicians & global elite.
What's the big deal? It seemed like a knock-off of 'The Purge', and they made what, 4 films in that series?
There was this saying: F*ck a duck, anything for a buck. I always assume it originated in Hollywood
Thank you for beng responsible. Now can we get the rest of America and lawmakers to clean up this mess?
Release the movie and let the market decide.
I don’t agreed with this
Yes. They should never release such garbage. Cancel it completely.
good marketing move by Universal. That movie now is generating a lot of attention.
It’s a terrible retread of a film idea. Should never have been green lit regardless of politics.
Yes...but mostly because it looked terrible.
I don’t watch violence, action, terror, or movies where someone has to be assaulted, harassed or murdered or those that make sexuality a playground for immortality. That’s lack of “pure” imagination.
63% decline in visitors and in the last 2 weeks, even before the shootings and the press.... I would hope investors told them to shove it.
I'm trying to watch this movie
Sounds like a sicko movie.
The Left whines like titty babies about Trump’s “rhetoric”, but think making movies about priveledged rich folks killing “deplorables” is fine. 🙄🤦🏼♀️💩
LA Times, the writers, the actors and producers, and the studio heads should all be in prison for trying to start riots and causing mass murder and deaths by glorifying it. Take it down. One person dies you all need to be charged with premeditated murder. Amoral people the lot.
It's not unprecedented. Maybe it's time that businesses take a moral stance now & then. The film biz in America is our number exported product. A film now and again held back from a release because of subject material is smart. It's the 'Don't cry fire in a crowded movie house.'
Original title was 'Original title: Red State Vs. Blue State, a R-rated Blumhouse satire in which elites stalk 'deplorables.' Naturally, the LAT's leaves all of that out of the mix.
Is this still playing on Cartoon Network?
If it was against YOU and the other party, would you ask the same question?
Reminds me of The Hunger Games.
This movie was a really bad idea given all the hate and hostility in today's political climate. But if people want to see it as of today we still live in a free country. Who knows how long that will remain true.
Of course, the liberal LA Times would ask this ridiculous question.
There’s good, fun action with humor like HobbsAndShaw and then there’s this pile of mean spirited, hate filled garbage. Good call by Universal.
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Maybe you could find a more appropriate image. No time is the right time to commercialize images of women frightened, bound, and gagged. Especially not today. I don't want to block but neither do I want to see this image again.
Having now seen the trailer for a movie I wasn't even aware of 10 minutes ago, I'll definitely catch it when it eventually releases (even if only non-theatrical).
It is a sad moment when talking heads use fear as a tool to stifle freedom of speech and it succeeds. The real conversation should be about actual gun control solutions, not censorship.
So pathetic.
No
No
Curious what “in the wake of mass shootings” means, because hi, this has been going on for years and I don’t think you started making this movie before 2004.
You really hate conservatives don’t you.
It shouldn't have been made in the first place.
1./ I've seen the trailer 4 times. Apart for the character played by Ms. Gilpin, nobody's political affiliation was disclosed. Emma Roberts could have played a social media star who lost followers after they kicked/killed a pet, or filmed a hanging man. However, people
Yes they were right. We do not need this message right now or at anytime in the near future. Thank you, UniversalPics , for paying attention.
In your mind switch out deplorables with Liberals and see if its still ok. We know latimes is hoping the trailer radicalizes just one person to kill conservatives.
Violence keeps Hollywood rich
Movies like Hunger Games and the Hunt are based on Battle Royale, which was popular movie that had a long run in Japanese theater. There is no shooting epidemic in Japan.
A few days late, but, yes. I still won't watch any more movies.
This is exactly what I’m all about.
No
I saw the trailer for this on youtube and while it looked like something I would never watch I don't remember ANYTHING that looked political in the trailer. what was the controversy about?
Hollywood and the evil left showing their true colors... most have seen decades ago
This makes as much sense taking down violent game pictures in walmart...what is this supposed to do?
What’s wrong with the Hollywood culture. It is sad that threatening and hunting and violence is a culture that is promoted. And everything for 💰 💰 Shame!
So basically: “How to stop mass shootings?” Liberals: Reform gun laws, take care of mental health, stop the NRA from controlling people. Conservatives: Films! Video Games! Liberals: Ok, fine... Films! Video Games! 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
From what I have seen the elite hint the lower classes. However, the lower classes get guns and get revenge. I need help on why this is trump's fault or why its related to todays world there is way too much paranoia on twitter.
Movies like 'Hunt' clearly indicates that Hollywood and liberal media is at war with American people. Liberals cry out loud for reformed gun control laws and then make movies encouraging hate and violence. Why is the CEO of Comcast not in Jail.
RobinEnochs October 2020?
Weak ass Americans wway too sensitive this is clearly a show/fiction, if it bothers you don't watch it. Same as video games, think they're too violent? DON'T play them, simple.
Hold. Up. We can stop a movie from coming out because “inflammatory” BUT ACTUAL GUNS THAT MURDER PEOPLE CAN JUST LINE STORE WALLS AND BE BOUGHT BY WHO THE FUCK EVER. Kindly tell me, where does one file an inflammatory complaint?
Good. Smart decision.
It was deliberately inflammatory. Hollywood doing their best to foment civil unrest.
“Ike Bear Holes”
New_Narrative Good - violence porn like this (and The Purge) glorify killing. Appeal to basest instincts.
Why would UP makes this film so dangerously promoting hate and violence
Why would any of the actors want to participate in a movie that is made to kill conservative Americans? Are you liberals that fking twisted that you mass shootings isn’t enough you now want to hunt down & kill American conservatives? You liberals have so much hate for life!
The Purge is ok to release but not this. UniversalPics Universal your allowing censorship
I don’t remember all this outrage when “Surviving the Game” was released.
This is weak by universal
So wonder why people are so crazy
Imagine the outrage if roles were reversed in the movie, and conservatives were hunting liberals.
Is this a remake of a Peter Fonda film? I saw a movie similar that he did back in the 70s. This movie should be scrapped.
So now the conservative “media” and the orange overlord can dictate what films Hollywood can and can’t release. Vlad and Kim must be so proud of their little Donny. He is growing up to be just like them.
Isn't the script based on a 1924 Russian book?
i saw the trailer, not enough rich old cocksucker elites involved but it is basically accurate
Wow. This was a movie? The “creatives” in hollywood must be really hard up for new ideas. Terribleness.
But Trump got his campaign slogan from THE PURGE.... 🤷🏼♂️
Maybe a red box release at least
I remember instances of a delayed film release (like Collateral Damage after 9/11) or reduction to a limited release (like The Interview after the hacking of Sony Pictures), but a cancelled film is quite a shock. It is, however, understandable here.
Who goes to movies anymore. Who goes anywhere in America, anymore.
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It will go straight to pay per view for sure!
Wussies.
North Korean or Russian hackers will release it soon.
Hey jason_blum ! They doing you dirty!
The question is who had the idea of making a film about shooting Trump voters. Why aren't they in jail?
Ridiculous. It only makes those people shit their pants because it's accurate.
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