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John Carpenter, the iconic director known for his work in the horror genre, has shared his thoughts on the negative reaction to the Universal and Blumhouse “Exorcist” reboot, which has received a low approval rating from critics and had a lackluster box office opening. Universal acquired the rights to the franchise for a significant sum with plans to launch a new trilogy. The reboot, titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” was directed by David Gordon Green, who collaborated with Carpenter on the recent “Halloween” trilogy.
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Carpenter expressed his appreciation for David Gordon Green’s work on the “Halloween” trilogy but seemed surprised by the negative reception of “The Exorcist: Believer.” He stated, “I heard ‘The Exorcist’ really didn’t cut it. That could be a kick-ass movie. I don’t understand how you can screw that up.”
Critics have criticized the film for lacking the sense of dread that made the original “Exorcist” a classic. Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman commented on the film’s overreliance on demonic possession clichés, noting that they have lost their shock value.
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During the interview with the Los Angeles Times, Carpenter also mentioned that he recently watched the blockbuster comedy “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig. “Barbie” has become a massive box office hit, earning over $1.4 billion worldwide and becoming Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film. Carpenter confessed that he wasn’t the target audience for the film and humorously summarized the plot as focusing on the lead character’s declaration about her anatomy and her visit to a gynecologist. He did, however, praise Margot Robbie’s performance in the film.
“Barbie” is available for viewing in theaters and on digital platforms, while “The Exorcist: Believer” is currently playing in theaters across the country.
Source: https://dominioncinemas.net
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