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re: Why so many horror movies lately?
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:16 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:16 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
Sure, NP, but I stand by what I said
This is by no means a comprehensive list, just what a quick google and top results (not including sequels for the most part)
2017: It Chapter 1, Happy Death Day, The Ritual, Get Out
2018: Hereditary, A Quiet Place, Halloween, Annihilation, Apostle
2019: Ready Or Not, Us, Midsommer, Crawl, The Platform, Color Out of Space
2020: Invisible Man, Underwater, Freaky
2021: Black Phone, Antlers, Malignant
2022: Barbarian, Talk To Me, Deadstream, Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Menu, Prey, Nope
2023: When Evil Lurks, Late Night With The Devil, No One Can Save You, Infinity Pool, Thankskilling
2024: Abagail, Smile 2, Nosferstu, Heretic, Lisa Frankenstein
This is by no means a comprehensive list, just what a quick google and top results (not including sequels for the most part)
2017: It Chapter 1, Happy Death Day, The Ritual, Get Out
2018: Hereditary, A Quiet Place, Halloween, Annihilation, Apostle
2019: Ready Or Not, Us, Midsommer, Crawl, The Platform, Color Out of Space
2020: Invisible Man, Underwater, Freaky
2021: Black Phone, Antlers, Malignant
2022: Barbarian, Talk To Me, Deadstream, Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Menu, Prey, Nope
2023: When Evil Lurks, Late Night With The Devil, No One Can Save You, Infinity Pool, Thankskilling
2024: Abagail, Smile 2, Nosferstu, Heretic, Lisa Frankenstein
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Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:19 pm to athenslife101
2017/2018 was a huge year. Until 2022 though, while some absolute bangers in those years, there was less fanfare maybe? Then 2022 and on we've had some really strong movies that also had really good hype around them.
It has been an absolutely great run of horror/thrillers though over that time period. I think to the point though it probably seems like the last 1-2 years has seemed like there is more probably is because they've been a bit more advertised now as they are becoming more popular, Even if the quality hasn't necessarily changed.
It has been an absolutely great run of horror/thrillers though over that time period. I think to the point though it probably seems like the last 1-2 years has seemed like there is more probably is because they've been a bit more advertised now as they are becoming more popular, Even if the quality hasn't necessarily changed.
This post was edited on 8/11/25 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:23 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
Historically, while having a lower ceiling, horror films tend to be less expensive to make and market. If the budget is kept reasonable, the general horror audience might be smaller, but they are relatively loyal and are willing to get the big screen experience. So, good returns are expected.
Generally, most of the positives of the action film genre, but action films have become, let's face it, prohibitively expensive of late, raising risk and limiting upside on all but the top films.
Generally, most of the positives of the action film genre, but action films have become, let's face it, prohibitively expensive of late, raising risk and limiting upside on all but the top films.
This post was edited on 8/11/25 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:25 pm to Ace Midnight
Horror also is a genre that benefits probalby the most from seeing in theaters, with sound quality and things like that. So, even for people that rarely go to movies, lots usually make exceptions for horror for that reason. Which, to your point, adds to the ease of them having successful box office numbers.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:30 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Jump scare movies are coming out left and right,
give some recent examples
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:32 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
It's probably why drama and comedy are destined for a future primarily in streaming.
A comedy or drama film is largely the same at home or big screen. Epics, Fantasy, Horror, Action/War, Space Opera, etc., benefit more greatly from a big screen/big sound environment.
The cinemas may not survive with a decreasing share of a product declining in appeal (and outright quality, if we're being totally honest).
A comedy or drama film is largely the same at home or big screen. Epics, Fantasy, Horror, Action/War, Space Opera, etc., benefit more greatly from a big screen/big sound environment.
The cinemas may not survive with a decreasing share of a product declining in appeal (and outright quality, if we're being totally honest).
Posted on 8/11/25 at 12:38 pm to Brosef Stalin
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give some recent examples
That new Final Destination movie was this. It was horrible, but whatever tangential relationship to horror it had was all in jump scares and CGI gore
Posted on 8/12/25 at 3:40 pm to Hester Carries
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quote:28 years later.
Is this really considered horror?
Zombies?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 4:01 pm to Brosef Stalin
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give some recent examples
Smile (2022) is one of the worst offenders.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 4:08 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
Don't forget about the new Frankenstein and Dracula coming out.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 4:18 pm to Havoc
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Zombies?
Is zombieland a horror movie?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 9:37 pm to Hester Carries
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Is zombieland a horror movie?
A horror comedy I suppose.
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