It’s that time of the year again when horror fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the next big scary movie. But with the ongoing pandemic, many are left wondering – where is the scary movie?
The Impact of COVID-19 on Movie Theaters
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry, including movie theaters. With social distancing measures in place, theaters have been operating at reduced capacity or have been closed altogether. This has led to a delay in the release of many highly anticipated movies, including horror films.
The Delayed Release of Scary Movies
One such movie is A Quiet Place Part II, which was set to release in March 2020 but was delayed multiple times due to pandemic-related closures. Fans of the first installment were eagerly awaiting its release but were left disappointed by the delays.
Another much-awaited horror movie was Candyman, a sequel to the 1992 classic. The movie was initially scheduled for release in June 2020 but was pushed back to October before being delayed once again to August 2021.
Other horror movies that have faced delays include The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Halloween Kills, and Spiral: From the Book of Saw.
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It was set to release in September 2020 but was delayed until June 2021.
- Halloween Kills was initially set for an October 2020 release but was pushed back a full year to October 2021.
- Spiral: From the Book of Saw was originally scheduled for May 2020 but ultimately released in May 2021 after multiple delays.
Alternate Release Methods
With theaters facing closures and reduced capacities, studios have had to find alternate ways to distribute their movies. Many studios have turned to digital releases, allowing viewers to rent or purchase movies online. This has been a popular option for smaller budget films but has not been as successful for big-budget movies like horror blockbusters.
Another option studios have explored is releasing movies on streaming services. For example, the movie Antebellum was initially set for a theatrical release in April 2020 but was instead released on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) services in September of that year.
The Future of Scary Movies
As vaccination rates increase and theaters begin to reopen at full capacity, the future looks promising for horror movie fans. Many highly anticipated horror films are set to release this year, including Candyman and Halloween Kills. Additionally, some studios have opted for hybrid release methods, with movies being released simultaneously in theaters and on digital platforms like HBO Max.
In conclusion, the pandemic has had a significant impact on the release of scary movies. Many highly anticipated films have faced delays or alternative release methods due to theater closures and reduced capacities. However, with theaters reopening and hybrid release methods becoming more common, horror fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of scary movies in the near future.
