Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a surprise to see horror do well.
After that, the wins just kept on coming.
As you might expect, New Line is already hard at work on a sequel.
And the year wasn’t even out yet.
Both films topped $100 million worldwide.
We even got a delightful new Chucky movie.
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Much of it no doubt has to do with quality.
Then there’s the matter of cultural context.
Looking ahead, can 2018 measure up to the record-setting creative bounty of this year?
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New Line will target the summer crowds with theirThe Conjuring 2spinoff,The Nun.
Likewise,Shane Black’sThe Predatoris a potent combination of filmmaker and brand.
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