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“Shazam!” director swore he'd never make another IP-based movie because of 'crazy' fans: 'You can get death threats'
Sandberg felt taking on widely-known existing material was "just not worth it" after the reception to his two DC movies.The ...
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Shazam! director reveals he won’t direct a superhero film again: Here’s why
Shazam! Fury of the Gods was overshadowed by the fury of fans after they went bananas. That happened, and David F.
‘Shazam' Director Wanted to Quit ‘IP-Based Movies' Because Getting ‘Death Threats' From ‘Very Crazy' Fans Is ‘Not Worth It'
Shazam” director David F. Sandberg, who is currently promoting his film adaptation of the popular video game “Until Dawn,” ...
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‘Shazam!’ director zaps out from DC Universe after 'death threats'
Shazam! Director David F. Sandberg was forced to quit DC Universe with a cult fan following pushing him back to his horror ...
Shazam's Director Opens Up About 'Death Threats' And Why He's Tried Avoiding Big IPs After The DC Franchise
Shazam's director had a rough time on the DC franchise.
Shazam Director Reveals “Crazy” and “Angry” Fans Sent Death Threats Over DC Movies
Shazam! director David F. Sandberg opens up about the intense fan reactions to his DC movies, recalling death threats he ...
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Director David F Sandberg has vowed never to work on IP-based projects after receiving death threats from fans for Shazam!
David F. Sandberg Says ‘Until Dawn’ Was Harder to Make Than His ‘Shazam!’ Movies
The director-producer's insistance on practical effects for the mold-breaking time-loop movie meant added pressure for each ...
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David F. Sandberg Said No More IP Films After “Very Crazy” Fan Reactions To ‘Shazam 2’, But ‘Until Dawn’ Brought Him Back In
The former DCEU director gave up on IP adaptations after 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods', but had his mind changed thanks to ...
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‘Shazam!’ Director Almost Gave Up IP-Based Movies After “Death Threats” From Fans
Sandberg might be done with superhero movies, he still has some blockbusters in him. The Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) director revealed that he got “death threats” over ...
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David F. Sandberg Almost Ditched “IP-Based Movies” After ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’: “It’s Just Not Worth It”
After Shazam! Fury of the Gods, David F. Sandberg wanted to stop directing “IP-based movies.” “I mean, to be honest, fans can get very, very crazy and very angry with you,” he said.