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This structural choice resulted in a bloated narrative. The horror elements, which should have been the film's backbone, were often diluted to make room for action set pieces and universe-building teasers. Critics and audiences alike noted that the film felt more like a generic action blockbuster than a horror film, leading to a disappointing 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Ultimately, the film's poor reception caused Universal to scrap their shared universe plans, pivoting instead to standalone films like the successful Invisible Man (2020).