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Adding onto the array of movies in the Grinch universe, Steven LaMorte is bringing to us The Mean One, the latest feature of the franchise which comes with an unexpected twist. With our cute honey-loving Winnie the Pooh turning into a killer and the Christmas-hating grumpy green monster going around on a killing spree, it looks like none of our favorite characters from childhood are safe anymore.
The family-friendly holiday movie that people have sworn by for decades is set to get a dark twist with LaMorte's direction. The Grinch will be crossing into horror territory this Christmas where he will become a slasher, going around killing people. This new and unexpected turn has obviously stirred the internet.
Let us take a look at how the internet is feeling about the new horror twist to the story of the green monster.
Fan reactions to the new Grinch horror movie, The Mean One
As we gear up for the release of The Mean One, Twitter is flooded with fan reactions to the same. It seems that the internet is divided over the new movie. While some are waiting with anticipation for the release, others are not fans of the concept of turning Dr. Seuss' creation into horror.
While it is clear that some Grinch fans can't wait to see their favorite character in a new and scarier avatar, others are not quite taken with the idea of the slasher. Most have attributed the parody to Hollywood running out of ideas for new movies.
It looks like fans are not too keen about accepting Grinch as a horror feature. But we have to wait for the release of the movie to see how it features in the box-office and whether the new spin will be a hit or a flop.
Everything to know about The Mean One
Originally created by Dr. Seuss, the story of the Christmas-hating monster has been adapted and re-told multiple times since the 1966 animated musical.
But the upcoming feature will add an interesting twist to the story of Grinch by turning the character into a cold-blooded murderer. Titled The Mean One, the movie centers on the titular character who lives on top of a snowy peak and hates Christmas. Townfolks are all terrified of the green monster and not just because he sneaks into their homes and eats their food, but for more notorious reasons. He is a killer.
The movie takes off with a young Cindy returning to town with the hope of healing from her bloody past of losing her parents who were brutally slaughtered by the Grinch. But it looks like he is still thirsty for blood and is preparing to continue with his bloodshed.
The Mean One stars Krystle Martin as Cindy and David Howard Thornton as the titular monster himself. The movie also features Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher in various roles.
The Mean One is scheduled for release this December 15, 2022 and will be available to watch on Christmas.
