How the Grinch Killed Christmas



How the Grinch Killed Christmas (also known as The Grinch 2) was an upcoming 2020 Christmas horror comedy, which will act as a parody sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Jim Carrey will reprise the role as the titular character. Whilst the first movie was a family film, this one is depicted as a horror and will be R-rated. It was going to have a cinematic release, but it was cancelled to the pandemic.

Synopsis
After going to find find his heritage, The Grinch uncovers unsettling secrets which sets him down a dark and bloody path. Returning to Whoville with a new purpose, he decides to completely annihilate Christmas. After sacrificing his wife Martha May Whovier to the Anti-Who God, he then proceeds to start slaying the residents of Whoville in order to get to the one who believed in him the most: Cindy Lou Who. Cindy teams up with Max the Dog in order to stop the Grinch and banish him from the town once and for all, realising that he is far from saving anymore.

Cast

 * Jim Carrey as The Grinch
 * Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who
 * Jeffrey Tambor as Augustus May Who

Controversy
The Dr. Seuss estate attempted to block any attempts for the film to be developed, feeling it was a disregard of his work and legacy. Regardless the film went into production. It was planned for a cinematic release but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was cancelled in November 2020, leaving the first film on streaming platforms just in time for it's 20th anniversary.