How Blumhouse is Shaking Things Up With the Adaptation of the Iconic Video Game
The universe of Five Nights At Freddy’s is about to get even scarier, and sooner than you expected! In a move that caught fans off guard, the Blumhouse-produced movie has been bumped up for an early release on Peacock, setting a new precedent for the franchise and delighting fans.
The Big Release Date Twist
That’s right, folks. Instead of hitting theaters and streaming platforms on October 27, the film will now premiere on Peacock on October 26 at 8 pm ET. This last-minute switcheroo was confirmed by us and Universal Pictures, the studio behind the film. The change is conveniently synchronized with select preview screenings, making it a double whammy of sorts for horror enthusiasts.
“The film will now be available on the streamer on October 26 beginning at 8 pm ET,” we confirmed with Universal Pictures.
A Star-Studded Horror Fest
Now, let’s talk about the all-star ensemble that’s sure to make this adaptation a scream fest. Leading the cast is Josh Hutcherson of “The Hunger Games” fame, who portrays Mike, a security guard trapped in a nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Elizabeth Lail (“You”), Piper Rubio (“Unstable”), Mary Stuart Masterson (“Benny & Joon”), and Matthew Lillard (“Scream”) round out the cast.
Matthew Lillard’s Thrilling Comeback
What’s particularly buzzing among fans and critics alike is Matthew Lillard’s return to the horror genre. Known for his iconic role as Stu Macher in 1996’s “Scream,” Lillard has not starred in a horror feature since “Thir13en Ghosts” back in 2001. The anticipation is palpable. Director Emma Tammi shared her excitement about working with Lillard:
“Matthew Lillard is an icon, and he stepped into this iconic role with both reverence for what he knew the fanbase would want to see and also a wild imagination for bringing this character to life in a way that has never been seen,” said Tammi.
The Creative Minds Behind The Film
Emma Tammi, who has helmed this high-tension project, co-wrote the screenplay with Five Nights At Freddy’s franchise creator Scott Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback. Blumhouse Productions, a company no stranger to horror hits, teamed up with the award-winning Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to conjure the film’s animatronics.
A Franchise Ready to Scare Up The Box Office
The Five Nights At Freddy’s franchise is a phenomenon in its own right. With nine main series video games, spin-offs, and a sprawling fanbase, it’s no surprise that Deadline anticipates a whopping $50 million opening weekend.
So, clear your schedules and brace yourselves. Five Nights At Freddy’s will be streaming on Peacock starting at 8 pm ET on Thursday, October 26. Mark the date and let the nightmare begin!
