“Hexed Filmmakers Address Vertical Video Criticism After Disney Trailer Backlash” — what this page in the network covers. The first trailer for Disney's upcoming fantasy film Hexed sparked immediate backlash on social media, with many viewers claiming the footage looked like it had been cropped or composed for vertical video formats such as TikTok and Instagram Reels. The criticism was loud enough that the filmmaking team felt compelled to respond directly to fans, clarifying the creative choices behind the preview.
In an exclusive conversation, the directors and cinematographer explained that the trailer's framing was a deliberate stylistic decision meant to evoke a sense of claustrophobia and unease, rather than an attempt to optimize for mobile viewing. They emphasized that the full theatrical release will feature traditional widescreen cinematography, and that the vertical-like compositions were only used in select moments to heighten tension. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.