Controversial New Sci-Fi Flick draws Outrage for Exploiting Real Tragedy: Unbelievable!
A highly anticipated sci-fi movie receives backlash as it faces accusations of using real tragedy footage in its trailer, leading to widespread criticism of the creator
Summary
Upcoming sci-fi film The Creator is facing backlash for using real footage from the 2020 Beirut explosion in its trailer, causing controversy and negative reactions online.
In their "VFX Artists React" series, Corridor Crew emphasizes that they have made only slight modifications to the film's footage, stating their disapproval of using actual video of the tragic event.
The Beirut explosion led to the loss of 218 lives, caused 7,000 injuries, and left behind billions in property damage. No one associated with the production has given any remarks regarding this revelation.
Disney's upcoming science-fiction film, The Creator, has faced backlash following the discovery of real-life tragedy footage in its trailer by a vigilant Reddit user. Directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his work on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Creator envisions a future where humanity is engaged in a battle against artificial intelligence. Starring John David Washington, the film's intense trailers promise a gripping narrative centered around Washington's character, Joshua, who is assigned the task of eliminating a robot child believed to possess the power to annihilate the human race.
As the release of The Creator approaches this autumn, it has now become embroiled in controversy due to Reddit user u/BrokeBoyAdvanced's observation that the trailer includes footage apparently taken from the tragic Beirut explosion in 2020, resulting in the loss of 218 lives. Take a look at the comparison below:
After analyzing the footage in their popular series "VFX Artists React," Corridor Crew drew further attention to the Reddit post. They pointed out that only minor adjustments were made to the footage in order to make it fit into the film's science-fiction setting. The hosts, Jordan Allen and Niko Pueringer, criticize the decision to include the footage, expressing their feelings with a simple "Yikes." The reactions from both Reddit and the comments section on Corridor Crew's video have been predominantly negative, with viewers expressing their distaste for the decision to use the real footage. Watch Corridor Crew's discussion of the footage below, with the relevant section starting at 5:18.
Reactions To The Creator's Controversial Trailer Explained
Reddit user u/whatthef4ce simply responds with "uh oh" to the discovery, while u/HurricaneHarvey7 goes so far as to declare a boycott of the film. Although not everyone in the YouTube and Reddit comments expresses a willingness to boycott The Creator, the general consensus appears to view the decision to include real-life footage as highly insensitive and morally questionable.
On August 4, 2020, the Beirut explosion originated from the Port of Beirut. The explosion, which can be easily found in online videos, caused an estimated $15 billion USD worth of property damage. In addition to the 218 fatalities, over 7,000 people were injured, leaving hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens without homes.
Several VFX studios, including Industrial Light & Magic, Folks VFX, Outpost VFX, VFX Los Angeles, and Misc Studios, were hired to work on The Creator. The specific vendor responsible for the controversial shot featured in The Creator's trailer remains unknown, and neither the production team nor Disney has provided any comments regarding this discovery.
