The last time Netflix released a trailer for “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" fans were not impressed and not afraid to voice their criticisms.
So, Netflix went back to the drawing board, tweaked a few things, and are trying things once more.
It had a lighthearted, happy-go-lucky soundtrack, paired with Zac Efron's famously good looks.
Many fans were so distracted by Zac Efron's handsomeness and the snappy, upbeat music that they missed the entire point — and instead, began romantisizing Ted Bundy.
But if you've seen the Ted Bundy Tapes documentary on Netflix, then you know that Ted Bunch was perceived as handsome and charming.
So, technically Netflix is retelling the story accurately.
Although, they admitted "that the trailer was edited strangely," adding "it does make it look too light hearted".
On one hand, Ted Bundy was a monster that no one in their right mind should be attracted to.
On the other hand, there's Zac Efron...
Two very contradictory things.
I think one day we will all look back and agree that 2019 was a very weird time.
"Don't confuse the two guys, just don't," they wrote.
They fixed everything that we hated about the original trailer.
The dialogue is straight-up chilling.
Even though it's only a trailer, it already had me at the edge of my seat.
It flashes back, giving the audience a glimpse of what their relationship was like when they first met.
“It’s all going to end with the truth,” she replies.
Goosebumps. I know.
Similarly portrayed to the real-life events, when Ted defended himself in the courtroom, cracked jokes with the audience — making himself appear likable.
They show paparazzi and cameramen in the courtroom capturing the whole thing as it unfolded.
If we weren't already excited enough to see this movie, we sure as hell are now.
Mission accomplished, Netflix.
The movie will be released exactly one month from today, on May 3rd in select theaters and, of course, on Netflix.
