A hit 2019 horror movie that grossed more than $57 million hasenjoyed a new lease of life on streaming platform Netflix. Horror has always been a popular and important genre and has allowed actors and directors alike to experiment and try new things. The recent rise of so-called “elevated horror,” which has followed the found-footage craze of the early 2000s, has brought fresh and interesting horror movies to a more mainstream audience in recent times.Movies likeAbigail,Hereditary,Terrifier,Speak No Evil, andGet Outhave shown a range of modern horror over the past decade.
Horror movies have performed very well on streaming platforms over the past few years, and are frequently among the most watched categories, which could have a lot to do with people’s innate desire to be scared, and the thrill this can bring. What’s more, many viewers like the simplistic nature of a lot of horror movies, while others love to tune in for grisly kills, over-the-top acting, gratuitous nudity, offbeat soundtracks, and plenty of gore. Now, one of the most exciting horror movies of recent times has been making waves on streaming.
Ready Or NotEnjoys A Strong Netflix Debut
Viewers Are Tuning Into The Fun Horror-Comedy
Ready Or Not, starring Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, and Andie MacDowell, was one of the most interesting horror movies of 2019, and performed well at the box office, taking $57.6 million globally, against a production budget of just $6 million. Directed byScream 5duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, the film follows a new bride hunted by her in-laws on her wedding night as part of an ancient ritual. The movie is performing well onNetflix,hitting the top 10 in countries including the United States, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Weaving’s native country Australia.
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Per the platform’s streaming figures,Ready Or Notdebuted at #6 on the Netflix Top 10 Global charts in its first week, clocking up 5.3 million viewsand 8.6 million viewing hours. The movie has reached the top 10 in a stunning 58 countries, including Brazil, Jamaica, and the United States in the Americas; France, Germany, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Italy in Europe; Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa in Africa; Hong Kong, Israel, Japan Malaysia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in Asia; and Australia in Oceania.
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What This Means ForReady Or Not’s Future
A Sequel Is Currently In Development
The success ofReady Or Noton streaming bodes well for the future of the franchise, especially asReady Or Not 2is currently in development. The movie is enjoying a new lease of life and seems to be faring well with audiences five years later, which will mean renewed interest and could help propel the sequel to success if it is released in the next year. A darkly comic, uniquely twisted, and gory affair,Ready Or Notis perfectly suited to streaming, giving viewers everything they want in a swift runtime, and hopes will be high that another installment can fare just as well.
Bettinelli-Olpin, Gillett, and Weaving have all officially signed on to return inReady Or Not 2.
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Cast
In Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s 2019 black comedy Ready Or Not, newlywed bride Grace Le Domas participates in a violent game of hide-and-seek with her fiancé’s family, who attempt to kill her during her wedding night as part of a long-standing ritual. The film stars Samara Weaving as Grace, Mark O’Brien as Grace’s husband Alex, Adam Brody as Alex’s brother Daniel, Andie MacDowell as their mother Becky, and Henry Czerny, Melanie Scrofano, Kristian Bruun, and Elyse Levesque as other members of the murderous family.
