Universal Cancels ‘The Hunt’ Release After Mass Shootings

Universal Pictures has canceled plans to release the Blumhouse thriller “The Hunt” following the mass shootings last month in El Paso and Dayton. “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 statement, posted on the film’s website, read. “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 the film.” Additionally, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap, “This was a decision that the studio came to with ‘The Hunt’ filmmaking team. It was a tough call for the company, but studio leadership, led by Donna Langley, agreed that this film could wait.” Also Read: Universal Pauses Marketing Campaign for 'The Hunt' After Mass Shootings Previously, Universal had halted the marketing campaign for the horror film “out of sensitivity on the country’s recent shooting tragedies.” Playing on divides in the current political climate, “The Hunt” follows 12 conservatives who discover they have been kidnapped and brought to The Manor, a...

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