M3GAN.Photo: Universal Pictures
M3GANdoesn’t need an R rating to terrify moviegoers, according to its filmmakers.
Two of the producers behind the upcoming horror film, Jason Blum and James Wan,spoke toThe Hollywood Reporterabout why it’s a “cautionary tale” about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
When asked about some people expressing disappointment online thatM3GANlanded a PG-13 rating (for violent content and terror, some strong language and a suggestive reference), Blum said see the movie before judging it.
“Some of the scariest movies of all time are PG-13, so I don’t put too much stock in the bellyaching,” said Blum, 53. “Go see the movie and then tell me about it.”
Wan, 45, has directed R-rated films likeThe Conjuring,SawandMalignantplus PG-13 titles likeInsidious. He said, “I think it’s about whatever is most suitable for the film, and even thoughM3GANis a scary movie, teenagers will really dig this. They’ll really like it, and I think it will speak to them in a big way.”
“Yes, that’s right,” added Blum, the producer behind films likeGet Out,Paranormal Activity,Happy Death Dayand more. “We wanted teenagers to be able to see the movie, ultimately.”
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Wan also toldTHRwhy he thinks horror movies tend to perform well in theaters, citing the communal experience of seeing a scary film in a dark cinema.
“With horror movies, you tend to want to see it in a dark setting, whereas comedy can be seen at home in a brighter setting with family. Generally, comedies tend to be more family-oriented, while horror films are a great date movie,” said Wan.
M3GANis in theaters Jan. 6.
source: people.com
