Christopher Nolan is making a movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who helped create the atomic bomb. He has described it as a horror movie, which is exciting but also risky for his comeback at the box office. Nolan is known for making great movies, so it will likely be good even with a horror twist. However, the scary tone and themes of Oppenheimer could make it less successful, which is surprising considering how important it is for Nolan’s box office performance.
Oppenheimer will be Nolan’s first movie since Tenet, which did well with critics but not financially. Oppenheimer has a smaller budget of $100 million, but it still has a lot riding on it. Early reviews have described it as a horror movie, and Nolan agrees. He believes that the intense and dark themes make it part of the horror genre, even though it’s not a traditional horror film. This risky choice could turn off viewers who just want a straightforward biopic of Oppenheimer.
Nolan usually makes sci-fi and action movies, so venturing into horror is new for him. Calling Oppenheimer a horror movie could confuse fans and make them think it’s something it’s not. After the disappointment of Tenet, Nolan really needs Oppenheimer to succeed, so it’s surprising that he’s taking this big risk.
Oppenheimer is already risky because of its dark subject matter. It’s about the scientists who created the atomic bomb that killed many innocent people in World War II. This could make people reluctant to watch it because it will be depressing. It’s also a historical biopic, which may not attract the same audience as Nolan’s previous films. Additionally, Oppenheimer is mostly in black and white, which could make it seem too artsy for general audiences.
Despite the risks, calling Oppenheimer a horror movie is fitting. It’s a story about a man who played a role in a devastating invention and the guilt that comes with it. It’s a dark and disturbing story, similar to the best horror movies. Nolan’s horror take on Oppenheimer captures its tragic and intense nature perfectly.