Over eight years ago, video game series, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” was released by Scott Cawthon, intended to be a quick cash grab. A movie inspired by the game is now expected to be released on October 27, 2023 under the very same name.
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” was first released on August 8, 2014 and since then, has grown in popularity alongside its community and story. Over the years, the game became known for its complex and confusing storyline, with many YouTubers, such as Matpat from Game Theory, publishing hours of content trying to solve the biggest mysteries within the franchise.
There’s a reason so many people hold this game close to their hearts; it has not only grown alongside them, but also their favorite content creators since childhood. These content creators, most notably Markiplier and Matpat, are often credited as a massive part of why “Five Nights at Freddy’s” became so popular.
Since the game’s release, fans have been begging for a movie adaptation of the series and After many years, Blumhouse Studios has officially taken responsibility for such a task. The movie’s first teaser trailer was released on May 17, but left audiences with mixed feelings.
Freshman Hayley Riedel of Middletown expressed her primary concern about the movie, believing that the trailer fell short of many fans’ expectations.
“I thought it seemed pretty cool and I’m excited for everybody to see the movie,” Riedel said, “But I’m worried about the fans being unhappy with it because we’ve been waiting so long for this.”
One of the most popular criticisms of the upcoming film was the animatronic characters, which, unlike their digital counterparts, are depicted as animatronics with glowing red eyes. Fans on social media have expressed their distaste for the change after the teaser trailer premiered. Across platforms, fans have been hoping for a design change similar to the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie released in 2020.
“I didn’t like how they made their eyes red, I think it was kind of weird,” Riedel said. “But I like how they made the characters, and I think that the animatronics look pretty nice.”
At the opposite end of the spectrum, some fans are more concerned about the movie’s content. Many fans expect one of their favorite content creators to appear in the movie, whether it be as a cameo or in a fundamental role.
Freshman Spencer Nuñez of Lincroft shares these hopes for the film.
“They better have someone like Matpat or Markiplier who contributed to the game and got it out there to the level it is now,” Nuñez said. “Without them, it wouldn’t have nearly gotten this popular.”
Others are concerned about the production and true intentions behind the film. Fans question if Blumhouse wants to make an actual enjoyable movie or if it’s just looking for a way to profit off of an already popular franchise.
Nuñez, when asked about his main concerns about the new film, explained his opinion about the movie’s production.
“I feel like they’re trying to ride off of people excited about the movie rather than actually wanting to make a good one [film].”
