This Is Spinal Tap 2's Perfect Release Date Can Fix A Broken Trend
With the announcement of This Is Spinal Tap 2, the film’s perfect release date can finally fix a broken trend for the fictional band. In doing so, the sequel to the original This Is Spinal Tap has a chance to correct a glaring mistake by returning. This Is Spinal Tap 2 is expected to release in a year that puts the franchise back on track.
To explore its origins, the legendary mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap must be fully understood. Helmed by The Princess Bride's Rob Reiner in his directorial debut, the 1984 cult classic has evolved in its public perception since. A satire of the rock music documentary subgenre, This Is Spinal Tap did not connect immediately when it was first released, but has been embraced by audiences since then. The mockumentary’s eventual popularity took the fictional Spinal Tap band to even greater heights in real life. Along with Reiner, the sequel will see the same cast of Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest return for another round of mirth and metal music.
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Just as great,This Is Spinal Tap 2 will fix a broken trend by releasing on the perfect date of the film’s 40th anniversary. The popularity of the original 1984 movie swelled over the years (with a lot of help from home video and streaming) to reach a place well above cult status. Without fail since 1992, Spinal Tap has emerged every eight years with a new project, whether a live performance or a nostalgic revisiting of the original movie. That regular eight-year pattern was unfortunately broken in 2016. But with This Is Spinal Tap 2, the pattern will be corrected as the movie is set to release in 2024, getting back on track with the eight-year mark.
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