You may have noticed a recent horror film trend featuring creepy slasher re-imaginings of beloved characters. These campy films rely on name recognizability. The best-known examples are probably Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and Bambi: The Reckoning.
With a host of famous characters coming into public domain this decade, a horror movie rush seems inevitable. PixlParade’s new graphic listing these characters could help us predict what’s coming. All of these characters are appealing to low-budget horror filmmakers because they are instantly recognizable and come with no licensing fees, which automatically stokes curiosity.
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