Streaming platforms give lesser-known films a chance for rediscovery, offering audiences easy access to hidden gems that may have been misunderstood or unsuccessful at the box office.
In Missouri, widowed ex-cop James Lasombra (James Badge Dale) investigates the disappearance of his neighbor’s teenage daughter, triggered by a chilling message written in blood: “The Empty Man made me do it.” His search uncovers the supernatural entity known as “the Empty Man” and a cult devoted to summoning him. As James delves deeper, he begins to question his own reality and beliefs.
Released just as the Fox-Disney merger was underway, The Empty Man was neglected by its studio during its theatrical run amid COVID-19. Despite this, the film found new life through streaming and home video, eventually developing a modest cult following.
“The Empty Man was ultimately tossed off by its own studio and left to die in its theatrical release during the height of COVID-19. However, it gained a new life on streaming and home video release, now having gained a modest cult following.”
The highlighted films demonstrate how streaming can revive overlooked movies, giving them a fresh audience and deserved appreciation.
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