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How Long Until You See the Monster In These Horror Films?
One of the most idiotic common complaints about the new Godzilla is that it takes too long for Godzilla to appear on screen. This is a stupid complaint, considering some of the all-time greats were the first to utilize the “wait for the climax” formula. The problem with Godzilla isn’t that it takes too long for the monster to appear on screen, it’s that nothing else in the film is interesting or engaging, so it feels like an eternity.
It’s ironic because Godzilla director Gareth Edwards echoes various Steven Spielberg films, including Jaws and Jurassic Park, two films that also make viewers wait quite a bit for the big reveal. In light of this argument, Buzzfeed made the below cheesy video that takes a look at how long until viewers had to wait to see the monsters in films from Godzilla to A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Any guesses as to the longest wait?
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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