EQUIPThe Verge · 2h ago
A24’s reputation is on the line with the SCP Foundation movie
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A24 is expanding its internet-derived horror portfolio with a new V/H/S anthology installment set in the SCP Foundation universe. The project faces immediate public backlash and significant intellectual property concerns regarding the franchise's creative commons origins.
- 01Production follows A24's previous success with internet-based horror content like Backrooms
- 02Immediate negative public reaction threatens the film's market stability and brand reputation
- 03Ongoing challenges persist regarding the complex creative commons licensing of the SCP source material
- 04Project viability remains uncertain as A24 navigates the transition from niche internet lore to cinema
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After the success of Backrooms, it looks like A24 is trying to cash in on yet another internet horror craze with a new installment in the V/H/S horror anthology series set in the SCP Foundation universe. But as soon as it was announced, the backlash started, and V/H/S: SCP already appears to be on shaky […]