This 2020 Horror Flop is Becoming a Cult Favorite, Even if it Didn’t Nail the Adaptation

Though critics didn’t like it and few people saw The Empty Man in theaters when it came out in 2020—it only made $4 million worldwide—the thriller found a new audience after it started streaming in 2021. It became a surprise hit, with a growing fanbase calling it one of the best thrillers in years. However, those familiar with the graphic novel the movie is based on might be disappointed, as the two are quite different.



