Creator of Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Overwhelmed by Unprecedented Success
Five Nights At Freddy's Movie surprises fans as series creator Scott Cawthon secretly attends opening-weekend screenings incognito, eluding any recognition from the enthusiastic audience
Scott Cawthon, creator of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, has expressed his gratitude to fans for the tremendous success of the recently released movie adaptation. In a Reddit post, he acknowledged the film's record-breaking opening weekend and thanked viewers for their support. With a current global box office gross of approximately $150 million, the movie has exceeded Cawthon's expectations. He also assured fans that he actively reads comments and critiques, emphasizing his attentiveness to their feedback.
Cawthon proceeded to disclose that he discreetly attended multiple opening-weekend screenings with the aid of eyeglasses and a beard. He amusingly revealed that he went unrecognized by everyone and recounted a few entertaining anecdotes.
"Right before the movie commenced, a teenage couple entered the theater. The girlfriend was dressed as Toy Chica, and they sat down right beside me. It was evident that she was an avid fan (while he not so much). I overheard her saying as they walked in, 'What if Scott Cawthon was here?,'" Cawthon shared.
After they took their seats, a few seconds elapsed before I overheard her discreetly mentioning, "Doesn't he resemble Scott Cawthon?" while gesturing in my direction. He briefly glanced in my direction and responded in a hushed tone, "My dear, he's aged." In response, I interjected with a thought, "It is possible for two contradictory things to be true," he added.
Later that very same day, Cawthon decided to watch the movie once again and recounted his experience of certain "super-fans" donning costumes who initially sat beside him. However, they eventually stood up and moved a couple of seats away.
"I definitely applied deodorant... perhaps insufficiently?" Cawthon pondered.
During another screening that Cawthon attended, he expressed that the theater was filled to capacity, and the sound of people cheering and applauding resonated throughout. "It was truly enjoyable," he remarked. Furthermore, during a subsequent viewing on Saturday, Cawthon shared that he sported a Security Breach t-shirt and received a compliment from a fellow audience member.
Cawthon expressed, "While waiting in line for popcorn and drinks, I found myself standing behind a young woman wearing a Freddy hat. She glanced at me and simply commented, 'I like your shirt!' It truly made my night."
The development of the FNAF movie took multiple years, as Cawthon diligently safeguarded the script and remained unwavering in his commitment to the story. At a certain point, renowned director Chris Columbus, known for his work on Harry Potter and Home Alone, was considered for the role of director. Nonetheless, Cawthon rejected the script proposed for this particular iteration.
Cawthon partnered with horror studio Blumhouse to create the FNAF movie, which became their most successful opening and the second-highest grossing video game adaptation, surpassed only by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Directed by Emma Tammi (known for Into the Dark and The Wind) and written by Cawthon, Tammi, Seth Cuddeback, Chris Lee Hill, and Tyler MacIntyre, the film features Josh Hutcherson (from The Hunger Games) and Matthew Lillard (famous for Scooby-Doo). The eerie animatronics were brought to life by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Cawthon gained attention when his political donations were revealed, leading to his decision to retire from the video game industry in order to prioritize his family.
To learn more about the movie, visit Our Website's review of Five Nights at Freddy's. Additionally, it is important to note that there are no plans for an R-rated version of the film in the future.
Editor's P/S
Scott Cawthon, the creator of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, has expressed his gratitude to fans for the tremendous success of the recently released movie adaptation. The film has exceeded Cawthon's expectations, with a current global box office gross of approximately $150 million. Cawthon has also revealed that he discreetly attended multiple opening-weekend screenings, going unrecognized by the enthusiastic audience.
Overall, the success of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie is a testament to Cawthon's creativity and the enduring popularity of the franchise. Fans can look forward to more Five Nights at Freddy's content in the future, as Cawthon has hinted at the possibility of a sequel.
