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Bob Shea’s words reveal a lot about the studio’s spirit: outsiders with a passion for art and storytelling, unafraid to take risks. Although that gamble ultimately led to its downfall, the legacy of New Line is defined by its audacity, inventive horror, and blockbuster fantasy. It proved that small, daring studios could challenge the giants and leave a lasting mark on Hollywood.
Today, New Line remains part of Warner Brothers, trading primarily on its nostalgic brand and reputation for genre films. Promising projects like Evil Dead Rise and Mortal Kombat 2 suggest that the spirit of the studio persists, hinting that perhaps, with a little luck and a lot of daring, it can rise again.