Rooster Teeth Founders Matt Hullum and Burnie Burns Reunite for Christmas Horror Movie ‘Bad Toys’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Rooster Teeth’s founding duo reteams on a genre‑bending Christmas horror‑comedy, sparking buzz across niche horror outlets.
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Who are the creators behind ‘Bad Toys’?
Matt Hullum and Burnie Burns, the founders of Rooster Teeth.
What genre does ‘Bad Toys’ belong to?
It is described as a Christmas‑themed horror‑comedy with medieval elf elements.
Which outlets have reported on the project?
Variety (exclusive), Dread Central, Bloody Disgusting, and The Austin Chronicle.
The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
- Primary Driver: Rooster Teeth’s founding duo reteams on a genre‑bending Christmas horror‑comedy, sparking buzz across niche horror outlets.
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Variety’s exclusive report confirms the duo’s collaboration, while Dread Central and Bloody Disgusting describe the project as a medieval Christmas‑elf horror‑comedy. The description signals a blend of horror and humor, but the exact balance of tones remains unclear.
Upcoming coverage is likely to detail the film’s production schedule, casting choices and distribution plans, as the project moves toward release. Observers should watch for announcements from Rooster Teeth’s channels and any festival premieres noted by the Austin Chronicle.
Bloody Disgusting has highlighted the medieval elf angle, while The Austin Chronicle emphasizes its comedy‑horror blend.
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Sources (4)
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Rooster Teeth Founders Team for Christmas Elf Horror ‘Bad Toys’Dread Central · 6h ago
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‘Bad Toys’ – Rooster Teeth Founders Making a Medieval Christmas Elf Horror-ComedyBloody Disgusting · 6h ago
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Rooster Teeth Duo Reunite for Christmas Comedy-Horror Bad ToysThe Austin Chronicle · 6h ago
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