Director Sets the Record Straight on R-Rated Cut Rumors Surrounding Five Nights At Freddy's
Will the director address the rumors of an R-rated cut for Five Nights at Freddy's? Find out the truth behind the PG-13 rating and why it's not a negative aspect
Summary
Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's adaptation is officially rated PG-13, but rumors have circulated online about a potential R-rated director's cut.
Director Emma Tammi is confident in the film's PG-13 rating and assures audiences that there will not be an R-rated version.
The PG-13 rating aligns with the content found in most video games, ensuring that the movie has the highest potential for box office success.
Emma Tammi, the director of Five Nights at Freddy's, discusses the potential release of an R-rated version of the film. Based on the beloved video game series, the upcoming horror movie features Josh Hutcherson as Mike, a security guard who discovers that the restaurant's animatronic mascots come alive and pose a threat to anyone inside at night. However, it was revealed in July that Five Nights at Freddy's will have a PG-13 rating, much to the disappointment of some fans.
Ahead of the release of Five Nights At Freddy's in theaters and on streaming platforms, Tammi recently addressed online rumors of an R-rated director's cut of the film in an interview with Forbes. Unfortunately, it appears that such a cut will not be produced. Below is Tammi's complete statement:
"We were aware that a portion of the fan base desired an R-rated version of this film. While we aimed to be inclusive of younger audiences and targeted a PG-13 rating, we also wanted to incorporate elements that conveyed a sense of darkness for those who desired a level of violence or at least insinuation of violence."
Five Nights At Freddy's' PG-13 Rating Isn't A Bad Thing
Our intention is not to present an R-rated version of this film. The PG-13 tone that we have chosen is one that we strongly believe suits this particular movie. We are standing by this decision and are extremely satisfied with the outcome.
In addition to Tammi's confidence in the movie's ability to provide scares and violence without an R rating, there are numerous reasons why the PG-13 rating of Five Nights At Freddy's is not necessarily negative. Notably, it aligns more closely with the games themselves, as most of them do not heavily emphasize blood, gore, or other elements exclusively suitable for players aged 18 and above.
Furthermore, the PG-13 rating enhances the accessibility of Tammi's film for cinema audiences, which bodes well for the potential success of Five Nights At Freddy's at the box office. The horror movie is already projected to have an impressive $50 million opening weekend in domestic markets. If it achieves this feat, it will set a new record for the pre-Halloween weekend, surpassing Puss in Boots' $34 million earned in 2011, despite the film's simultaneous release on the Peacock streaming platform.
A strong performance at the box office would increase the likelihood of a sequel, as Tammi has expressed her desire to continue the Five Nights At Freddy's franchise with Hutcherson. The decision by Blumhouse to proceed with future installments will heavily depend on the film's financial success. Although fans longing for a more explicit R-rated version may be disappointed, there is still plenty of reason to be hopeful for the accomplishments that the PG-13 adaptation can attain.
Source: Forbes
