Streaming platforms give underrated films a fresh opportunity to reach wide audiences, especially those that underperformed in theaters or were misunderstood by critics.
Set in Missouri, the story follows widower James Lasombra as he probes the disappearance of a neighbor’s teenage daughter, who leaves behind a cryptic, blood-written message:
“The Empty Man made me do it.”His investigation pulls him into the world of a cult determined to summon this supernatural figure. As events unfold, James confronts unsettling truths about his own reality.
Initially released by 20th Century near the Fox-Disney merger, The Empty Man suffered from poor studio support and a theater release disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, it found a new audience on streaming and home video, cultivating a modest yet dedicated 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."
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Summary: Streaming breathes life into underrated films like The Empty Man, offering audiences thrilling stories that might otherwise remain unnoticed.