Rob Zombie's version of The Munsters arrives on Netflix much sooner than expected, just in time for the Halloween season. Speculation surrounding the controversial horror filmmaker's passion project pointed fans to a potential deal with Peacock until Zombie confirmed his Munsters reboot for Netflix. The film, a prequel to the '60s-era sitcom of the same name, establishes the origins of Herman and Lily Munsters' romance in the chilling landscape of Transylvania. Zombie channels the kooky, campy nature of the black-and-white CBS series while infusing his unique brand of monstrous mayhem.
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Attentive fans know that The Munsters releases on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital next month, but until now, the Netflix streaming date has been unknown. Rob Zombie rectified that by announcing the official premiere date on his Instagram account. Zombie's news equates to The Munsters' release on September 27, 2022. Check out his post in the space below:
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The Netflix streaming date coincides with The Munsters' physical and digital release, meaning subscribers to the popular platform will not have to wait to see the movie before renters get to it. If anything, the move is a boon for Netflix, which hemorrhaged subscribers early in the year; a fun exclusive like The Munsters could attract new users who want to pay less than a premium one-time rental or DVD/Blu-ray purchase. At the same time, current subscribers interested in seeing the wacky, neon-soaked prequel to a beloved sitcom can feel included in getting access to the film on day one.