The beloved childhood classic 'Mrs. Doubtfire' gets a 180 degree of a spin in the 'Mrs. Doubtfire Horror Trailer.' The video, which has gone viral, features a similar storyline to the actual Mrs. Doubtfire, but with a horrific twist.
The perceived-as-cute stalking in the first movie that resulted in some hilarious moments has taken a turn for the worst in the recut trailer where Robin Williams' character is depicted as a psychotic maniac who is flat-out stalking his former family. Editing and creepy music did a lot to enhance this remade trailer and give it the sketchy edge that has everyone talking. The original was a hilarious tale of a family making it through a difficult divorce, and the remake looks like it would just be the horrific tale of what happens when divorces take the ugliest route to stalkerdom.
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The Mrs. Doubtfire Horror Trailer Makes You Rethink Childhood
Trend Themes
1. Recutting Classic Films - The trend of recutting classic films with a new genre twist is disrupting traditional film marketing and providing opportunities for niche audience targeting.
2. Horror-comedy Mashups - The trend of blending horror and comedy genres is creating disruption in traditional film formula, providing a new way to attract a wider audience.
3. Viral Marketing with Fan-edits - The trend of amateur fan-edit trailers going viral is shaking up traditional studio marketing, creating opportunities for more disruptive, user-generated content.
Industry Implications
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