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Horror's Hollywood takeover is an exciting moment
In this week’s newsletter: The unprecedented success of Backrooms and Obsession has made stars of their creators. For the good of cinema, however, they’d do well to look beyond the genre going forward
TL;DR
- Young YouTubers Kane Parsons (20) and Curry Baker (26) have achieved significant box office success with their horror films, Backrooms and Obsession.
- Their success challenges traditional Hollywood norms, as their low-budget, original films have outperformed expensive blockbusters like Star Wars spin-offs.
- This trend signifies a new era where internet creators with original ideas and tight budgets are finding success outside the studio system.
- The author expresses concern that horror has become the dominant genre for non-blockbuster original films, potentially stifling creativity in other genres.
- Horror films are often favored due to their lower production costs, built-in audiences, and appeal to younger demographics.
- The author suggests that while individual horror films can be appreciated, the genre's overwhelming presence may not be beneficial for the overall diversity and health of the film industry.