We often believe that in the enchanting realm of Hollywood, star power can work like magic and save any film from box office flop. But Emma Watson’s 2015 horror mystery film Regression has proven that even a touch of magical power cannot always save the situation.
Featuring the enchanting combination of critically acclaimed star Ethan Hawke and the Harry Potter Icon Emma Watson, Regression originally promised to be a blockbuster. But in the end, despite its star-studded cast, the film’s gripping potential fizzled out and its box office returns were as flat as a botched broom ride.
Ethan Hawke combined his acting skills with the Harry Potter symbol
After her worldwide success with the Harry Potter Franchise, Emma Watson gained tremendous popularity in Hollywood, which was enough to help her work on screen with some of the best in the industry. After that, in 2015, the actress got the opportunity to combine her wizard charm with the mesmerizing talents of Ethan Hawke in her horror mystery film. Regression.
In the role of teenager Angela Gray, who falls victim to a satanic ritual and accuses her father of unspoken crimes, Emma Watson was seen with Ethan Hawke, who appeared as Bruce Kenner, the detective who uncovered the mysterious cult. While the psychological thriller promised great potential with a brilliant plot and iconic star cast, Regression could not captivate the audience.
Although fans were excited to see Ethan Hawke pairing his acting chops and stunning looks with Hermione Granger actress Emma Watson, their expectations were ultimately disappointed. Set against the backdrop of a 1990s satanic mystery, the film failed to create the magic that captivates audiences. The film subsequently received mixed reviews and a disappointing RT rating of 14%.
Regression Was Emma Watson’s worst rated film of all time
Although fan expectations were as high as the astronomy tower at Hogwarts, Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke’s 2015 film Regression was the proverbial boggart in the room. In fact, the film only grossed $15.7 million, despite the estimated production budget being $20 million. The numbers.
Although critics and fans expected an otherworldly performance, Regression proved that even the most powerful magic wand can conjure up a box office hit. Despite Ethan Hawke’s convincing attempts and Emma Watson’s magical aura, the 2015 film was Watson’s lowest-reviewed film to date.
Fresh from Harry Potter fame, while Emma Watson’s magical franchise grossed $9.5 billion (via The numbers), Regression fell to the ground with a thud and became a commercial disappointment. But despite the failure, Watson did not stop refining her acting skills; she later played in Beauty and the Beast and made it a huge success with an RT rating of 71%.
Regression is currently available on Netflix.
