Megan Fox has been capturing headlines and paparazzi attention over the recent months, stirring up interest in her professional work. Renewed attention to her starring role in Jennifer’s Body has reignited interest in the 2009 horror flick, revealing the cult following that the box office flop has gained.
Megan Fox as the bloodied and haunting Jennifer Check in the 2009 horror-comedy film Jennifer’s Body (Credit: 20th Century Fox / WENN)
Online publications have pointed out that, despite its failure to launch, it’s actually a pretty good movie with a strong and violent female lead- something that horror movies typically skip entirely, favoring scared, victimized, female characters.
If you’re unfamiliar with the film, Megan Fox’s character is possessed by a demonic force, transforming her into a literal maneater. Meanwhile, her nerdy best friend, played by Amanda Seyfried, desperately tries to stop her from slaughtering their male classmates.
The film was released in the United States and Canada on September 18, 2009. The lead actresses, Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, were 23 years old at the time.
Megan Fox Reflects on the Cult Status of Jennifer’s Body
Jennifer’s Body just passed its 10th anniversary. When Vulture asked Fox about the seemingly newfound popularity of the film, she said, “I didn’t really understand how it had grown since we released it. I’m not online very much at all, so unless somebody takes me aside and says, ‘This is happening,’ I stay pretty much unaware of it. So I didn’t really understand how the movie continued to gain fans through the years.”
Megan Fox as the fierce and blood-soaked Jennifer Check in a climactic scene from the 2009 cult horror-comedy Jennifer’s Body (Credit: 20th Century Fox / WENN)
“I have in recent years noticed a lot of Jennifer Checks out at Halloween, but this year all of a sudden, there were all these requests for the ten-year anniversary and celebrating it. I started looking into it a little bit more, really understanding the impact that it’s had, and I just didn’t realize that it was being appreciated now the way that it is,” she added.
Amanda Seyfried Praises Jennifer’s Body as Her Career Favorite
Co-star Amanda Seyfried claims that Jennifer’s Body is her favorite film she’s ever done!
“I’m proud of it. I’m not surprised that people really latched on and have come to appreciate it and created its own little fan base. I can’t think of another movie that’s similar to Jennifer’s Body. Diablo [Cody] wrote something. I think that was very special and Karyn Kusama did a f*cking awesome job bringing it to life,” Amanda Seyfried told Collider about the film.
Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried as best friends Jennifer and Needy in a classroom scene from the 2009 horror-comedy Jennifer’s Body (Credit: 20th Century Fox / WENN)
“You know, I was young and having fun. It was just so fun. I love when movies like that, especially when I’m so younger have, resurface or just have their own day and their own cult following, because it means it just lives on. I’m lucky I’ve gotten to be a part of a lot of special movies.”
Amanda Seyfried as Needy, bloodied and battered, in a tense moment from the 2009 horror-comedy Jennifer’s Body (Credit: 20th Century Fox / WENN)
“And this is no different. I think this is also not similar to other things. It’s very quiet, you don’t know what it is for a while. And I think that’s also really unsettling and adds to the fear factor. It’s just the whole house, like stop moving. I hate when things are inconsistent. So there you go,” she added.
The Surprising Box Office Failure of Jennifer’s Body
Both actresses were horrified when viewership fell flat at the box office. The cast balked at the studio’s lack of promotion, while Fox felt largely responsible. She felt her image off-camera negatively impacted the film’s release.
Megan Fox as the terrifying and bloodied Jennifer Check in a haunting scene from Jennifer’s Body (Credit: 20th Century Fox / WENN)
The disappointing ticket sales did not reflect the opinions of critics. Even renowned film critic Roger Ebert awarded the movie three stars, noting, “As a movie about a flesh-eating cheerleader, it’s better than it has to be.”
The Revival and Cult Following of Jennifer’s Body
In recent years, however, popular publications like Vox and niche sites like Horror Geek Life have issued positive, posthumous reviews saying it would be a “sleeper hit” if released today.
Fox says she’d love to see a sequel or see Jennifer’s Body turned into a television show. While neither project has hit the rumor mill, either would have a fan base ready and waiting!
Megan Fox radiates glamour with a playful smile at the premiere of Jennifer’s Body in 2009 (Credit: WENN)
Off-screen, Amanda Seyfried, who played Fox’s best friend in the film, has been making headlines of her own. They say three’s a crowd, but Seyfried wouldn’t have it any other way.
Amanda Seyfried’s Sweet Outing with New Beau and Beloved Dog Finn
In March 2016, the Mamma Mia! actress was spotted with the men in her life: her new boyfriend, Thomas Sadoski, and her beloved dog, Finn. The three spent time at a dog park before stopping for a lovely lunch.
Amanda Seyfried enjoying a sunny day at the park with her beloved dog, Finn, in West Hollywood on March 16, 2016 (Credit: Cousart / JFXimages / WENN)
It was so lovely that Amanda couldn’t help but show public affection for her new man. And no, Finn wasn’t awkward with it at all.
Amanda was in her workout clothes, which consisted of a plain tee, cropped leggings, and Nike Free Flyknit 4.0 sneakers.
Amanda Seyfried steps out in casual chic, pairing a white tee with patterned leggings and Nike sneakers for a relaxed day out (Credit: Cousart / JFXimages / WENN)
The actress also wore sunglasses to match her casually tousled hair.
Amanda Seyfried sports a pair of Nike Free Flyknit 4.0 sneakers (Credit: Cousart / JFXimages / WENN)
However, the only workout we saw was Amanda’s lips locking with her boyfriend’s. The two could not keep their hands off each other, even though they knew paparazzi were following them.
Amanda split from her boyfriend of two years, Justin Long, in September 2015. Just a month later, Thomas announced his divorce from his former wife of nine years, Elizabeth Hope.
Amanda Seyfried and new beau Thomas Sadoski kiss despite the paparazzi (Credit: Cousart / JFXimages / WENN)
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