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The month of horror and spook is almost behind us, but that does not mean we won’t have any more scare-fest this December because The Grinch is back. After messing up everyone’s Christmas holiday, the evil Grinch monster is going on a murder spree in the newest trailer forThe Mean One.
This horror movie brings a nasty twist to Dr. Seuss’ fan-favorite character known for terrorizing the people of the humble sleepy Newville town. David Howard Thornton will star as The Grinch alongside Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, and Erin Baker. Thornton also starred in theTerrifiermovie as Art the Clown, so this character is not a strange role for him.
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First Look At The Grinch In ‘The Mean One’ Trailer
Director Steven LaMorte released the official trailer forThe Mean One, a first look at the film, and a new character named Cindy-You-Know-Who. She will be avenging her parents’ death and putting a stop to the evil plans of The Grinch. Watch the trailer below:
XYZ Filmsacquired the rights to the movie, and manager Alex Williams wrote in a statement:
“As a passionate fan of seasonal horror (and the TERRIFIER franchise), The Mean One is exactly the kind of film that lands on my personal “nice list.” This movie is a stunningly great time with a ferociously subversive turn from David Howard Thornton – and XYZ Films is so proud to be bringing this soon-to-be iconic Christmas slasher to audiences this holiday season.”
Horror remakes of favorite childhood movies aren’t new trends but have been gaining popularity over the past few years. Many upcoming horror flicks feature beloved characters turning into mad killers, such asWinnie the Pooh: Blood and HoneyandBambi: The Reckoning.
Rhys Frake-Waterfield helmed these slasher projects that are set for 2023 releases. It’s interesting to see people’s reactions regarding these horror remakes, and while many appreciate the horrific twists, others find them unoriginal.
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The Mean One Trailer Receives Negative Feedbacks From Fans
People on Twitter are not loving the first look ofThe Mean Onetrailer. Check out these reactions below:
This is one of the worst trailers I’ve ever seen
— sad messi fan (@MIPLonzoSZN)June 20, 2025
I don’t understand the trend of turning beloved children’s ips into boring pointless horror films. I mean go off ig it’s just weird
— Thomas (@geckosbitch)August 08, 2025
https://twitter.com/Alexamendoros37/status/1597427095394693120
Ngl, it looks terrible.
— Superhero_Enjoyer (@Supe_Enjoyer)June 09, 2025
https://twitter.com/chancelor_p/status/1597337679800455168
The rise of horror films based on existing characters and franchises opens an opportunity for artists and directors to be creative. The interesting part about these gory flicks is they deal with unspoken and serious themes such as grief, revenge, and trauma inflicted during childhood in a not-so-kid-friendly way.
Only time can tell ifThe Mean Onesets the bar for seasonal horror films and remakes in general when it comes out this July 13, 2025.
Source:Screen Rant
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
