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13 October 2022, 12:28 | Updated: 13 October 2022, 12:30
Everyone has been reacting to the upcoming horror M3GAN as the trailer goes viral! Here are the best Twitter reactions and the lowdown on the creepy film...
A new horror film has taken the internet by storm, everyone has been talking about M3GAN since it's trailer dropped on October 11.
M3GAN is the latest scary flick from Blumhouse Productions, a company behind the likes of Get Out, The Purge,. Paranormal Activity and more – so you just know that it's going to be terrifying.
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The trailer has sparked a wave of reactions online, with Twitter users expressing everything from excitement to horror to bemusement after watching the bizarre video.
Watch the viral M3gan trailer
M3GAN is a lifelike doll created by a roboticist, who works for a toy company, in order to comfort her newly orphaned niece, the android is – you guessed it – the titular character named Megan. However, the robot soon becomes violent and indulges in some pretty creepy behaviour.
The scary flick will arrive in theatres on January 13, which also just so happens to be a Friday! M3GAN boasts quite an impressive cast, with seasoned horror actress Allison Williams who you may recognise from the aforementioned Jordan Peele movie, Get Out.
The droid is voiced by Jenna Davis, a young actress who has experience going viral! Jenna is known for her viral “Penny Nickel Dime” meme.
Megan the Robotic Doll is already a viral sensation following the new trailer for #M3GAN. pic.twitter.com/CRsaEm4o93
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 11, 2022
CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS
— mirko 🌸 (@crucifiedllove) October 11, 2022
Annabelle and Chucky found gagging#M3GAN pic.twitter.com/jHoNNc8KcC
remember her? this is her now! #M3GAN pic.twitter.com/qxegL898Zu
— best of twilight (@archivetwilight) October 11, 2022
Violet McGraw plays the orphaned girl, the 11-year-old actress is best known for roles in The Haunting of Hill House franchise.
Although the upcoming thriller looks haunting, Twitter users haven't been able to stop themselves from seeing the funny side too.
One user posted the viral clip from the trailer that shows M3GAN dancing: "She’s an icon. she’s a legend, and she is the MOMENT!!"
Go off m3gan pic.twitter.com/irT7gvm50Z
— Ama (@AmaPobi) October 11, 2022
she’s an icon. she’s a legend, and she is the MOMENT !!#M3GAN #meganmovie pic.twitter.com/0y7zJEhWCP
— Pop Crave🕐 (@TheNextPop) October 12, 2022
everybody's tryna be me https://t.co/hFKPKY1AoF
— Chucky (@ChuckyIsReal) October 12, 2022
Many horror fans quickly likened the creepy droid to that of Annabelle and Chucky, both chilling dolls from their own self-titled films.
Another tweet read: "CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS. Annabelle and Chucky found gagging [sic]."
The official Twitter account of the Chucky franchise even weighed into the viral sensation, responding with the tweet: "Everybody's tryna be me [sic]."
Whether you're horrified, mystified or entertained, looks like we're all looking forward to M3GAN's release date.
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