It's been a bumpy ride for the 'Mortal Kombat' franchise!
Since the early 90s, beloved video games have been getting the big-screen treatment and have been transformed into feature-length films. But just because millions of gamers are taking on the challenge on their consoles, it doesn't mean they'll actually catch the flick in theaters. In fact, video game adaptations have often been panned by critics, with very few earning passing grades.
But as of late, that's all changed. In the past few years, video game adaptations like"Sonic the Hedgehog" and"The Angry Birds Movie" have owned the box office, bringing in millions. Even the recent release of Tom Holland's"Uncharted" fared better than most with a score of 38%, potentially earning it a spot in the list of top 10 adaptations. It could mean we're about to see a lot more gamers at the movie theater.
In 2005, survival horror video game Alone In The Dark got a big-screen adaptation -- and it was totally panned by critics. The film, starring Christian Slater and Tara Reid, followed the investigations of supernatural detective Edward Carnby who uncovers a long-lost tribe called the Abskani. He soon discovers the tribe actually worships demons and the evil creatures are attempting to resurface in the world.
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