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Once off Netflix, Mike Flanagan's beloved horror film "Hush" is now back online. Fans of the director, who has developed a devoted following for his eerie and provocative work in the horror genre, will find this release at perfect timing.
Although many of Flanagan's films have received accolades from viewers and critics, "Hush" is among the most revered ones. The movie centers on deaf and silent horror writer Maddie Young, who finds comfort in a remote cabin only to be targeted by a masked killer. With an amazing 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, "Hush" reflects its critical praise and ongoing appeal. But it has been absent from viewers for the past year, which makes many yearning its comeback.
Fans who could only access the movie via Netflix have been annoyed by the lack of "Hush" on streaming platforms. Exclusive agreements made it never available for purchase or streaming elsewhere. Its abrupt disappearance from Netflix in April 2023 especially demoralizing given this.
Fortunately, Shout! Studios has revealed that "Hush" will at last have a first-ever digital release on August 27, 2024. For Flanagan's early masterwork, this marks a turning point and makes it more approachable than ever before, introducing it to a fresh generation of horror aficioners. Fans will have a fresh approach to experience the suspenseful and terrifying story of the movie as it will be sold and rented on several digital media.
The premiere of Mike Flanagan's "The Life Of Chuck," a supernatural drama based on the Stephen King novella, is exactly timed with the release of "Hush" on digital media. Though no official release date or distributor has been verified, "The Life of Chuck" is expected to premiere in September 2024, just one month following "Hush's digital release.
"The Life Of Chuck" centers on Charles Kranz, whose story runs backwards from his brain tumor death to his childhood in a haunted house. Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill among others star-studded the movie's cast. Flanagan is not new in his adaptations of Stephen King's writings, and supporters of both Flanagan and King are much awaiting "The Life of Chuck". The publication of "Hush" will surely feed the buzz around this much awaited project.
Originally released by Intrepid Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, "Hush" was licensed for streaming by Netflix. Though only ever available on Netflix, the movie was not a Netflix Original production. Produced or commissioned by the streaming platform, Netflix Originals retain complete rights to their projects. But "Hush," was a licensed movie, thus Netflix only had a limited distribution license for a designated period.
Netflix bought the streaming rights for "Hush" in 2016, so granting a seven-year exclusive period. Consequently, the movie was kicked off Netflix in April 2023, so ending its streaming exclusiveness. Some viewers who thought the movie was a Netflix Original were confused by this action; the rights reverted to the original creators when the seven-year contract ended.
The re-release of "Hush" marks Mike Flanagan's career's fresh chapter. It lets fans revisit a beloved horror classic and prepares the ground for his next projects. Still a pillar of his work, his trademark approach is distinguished by its psychological depth, suspenseful narrative, and capacity to produce emotionally resonant characters. The publication of "Hush" and the forthcoming "The Life of Chuck" premiere will help to confirm Flanagan's status as a major voice in the field of horror and drama.
Before diving into Flanagan's new supernatural drama, "Hush's" comeback timing is ideal for allowing fans to review a favorite. From the terrifying thrills of "Hush" to the reflective depths of "The Life of Chuck," this presents an interesting chance to investigate the range of his filmmaking abilities.