However, in the months between the two Happy Death Day movies, a school shooting took place on Valentine’s Day and so for the parents of those that were lost, the timing of such a violent movie, with just about the worst possible title, is bringing up all the wrong emotions. Universal’s statement to Fox News goes on to state that in addition to the film not opening on the anniversary of the shooting, the film will not be shown or marketed in any way in the Parkland, Florida area.
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