A Movie Can’t Be Just Its Own Thing Anymore

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Franchise Obsession in Film Industry":"The article discusses how the film industry has shifted towards creating more franchise-driven movies, even for smaller genre films like Onslaught. This shift is problematic as it can lead to films feeling overly complex and fixated on future installments.","

Onslaught's Premise":"Onslaught is an action thriller that follows a retired Army sniper named Celeste who must defend herself against three murderous super-soldiers who have escaped from a lab. The film's initial setup is compelling, but it fails to deliver on its promise, leaving the audience unsatisfied.","

Director's Background":"Adam Wingard, the director of Onslaught, has a history of making low-budget mumblecore films and horror movies like You're Next and The Guest. However, the article suggests that Wingard has become trapped in franchise drudgery, creating films like Godzilla, which have been criticized for their lack of resolution.","

Future Installments and Franchise Universes":"The article suggests that Onslaught may be part of a larger franchise universe, similar to Wingard's Godzilla films. However, the film's lack of resolution leaves the audience unsatisfied, and the article argues that this is a symptom of the franchise obsession in the film industry."}