Mark Wahlberg's controversial 2008 survival film, What happenedis officially released. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the film follows a world where mysterious and spontaneous deaths are taking over the world. Mark Wahlberg stars as Elliot Moore, a teacher who desperately tries to survive and uncover the truth behind the horror. The film was a box office success, earning $163 million on a $60 million budget. However, despite making a profit, What happened It received terrible reviews and contributed to Shyamalan's fall from grace.
according to the report of Collider, the much-maligned film will officially arrive on Hulu on October 1st. After Shyamalan's success Trap (2024), the streaming platform hopes to bring new respect to Shyamalan's work by returning to one of his least revered films. Previously, it was only possible to buy or rent, so this will be a win-win move What happened.
Mark Wahlberg called
What happened
a”
bad movie
“In 2010.
For fans:
- Room and other ironic cult classics.
- M. Night Shyamalan and his career development.
- Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo and Betty Buckley.
- Survivor movies with mysterious threats and an environmental message.
Why You Should Watch What Happens on Hulu
Few films are more entertaining than this thriller. As Elliot and his wife travel the country in search of safety, they encounter a large cast of strange and funny characters. Eventually, they discover that the cause of the mysterious deaths is not a bioweapon controlled by terrorists, as they first assumed. Without spoiling the effect, it instead reveals a terrible mystery that underlies Shyamala's argument about human civilization.
Likewise
Room
eventually becoming a cult classic, Wahlberg's survival film endured and begged to be watched.
The actors were ridiculed for their over-the-top performances, the production quality proved to be inadequate, and the final twist was completely laughable. However, ditto Room eventually becoming a cult classic, Wahlberg's survival film endured and begged to be watched. It's hard to forget Betty Buckley's absurd portrayal of Mrs. Jones, or Wahlberg's lack of reaction to much of the horror around him. Although it is painful to take seriously, an ironic look is really fun.
Shyamalan claims that he set out to make a fun B-movie, and that's exactly what he did. Shyamalan's films each play on different themes and styles and What happened stands out as a depiction of a classic B-movie. Despite its poor Rotten Tomatoes score, it's worth a watch to see Shyamalan's work in progress and the hilarity of Wahlberg's reactions.
Here's what Screen Rant said What happened:
The film shifts gears into a sillier kind of horror when the reality of what's going on becomes clear. It's a brilliant choice for the filmmakers that the quirky nature of the spin-off necessitates this silly tone, turning it from an impenetrable horror mystery into a raucous satire (as evidenced by the murderous old woman encountered at the climax. ). The Happening shifts gears—intentionally or otherwise—from straight-faced horror to an effort worthy of Mystery Science Theater 3000 , but the viewing experience is just as entertaining. While the twist changes the film's appeal, it's worth a watch where a more edgy or less inventive twist could have made it simply forgettable or bland. Movies can be both silly and twisted (& M. Night Shyamalan Is The Master)
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Cash register |
163 million dollars |
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Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score |
18% |
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Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter (Viewer) Score |
24% |
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Great prizes |
Saturn Award for Best Horror Film (Nominated), Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (Nominated), Worst Actor (Nominated), Worst Screenplay (Nominated), Worst Director (Nominated) |
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