Horror is winning while Hollywood struggles—why? We’re breaking down the horror boom, from indie hits (Talk to Me, Skinamarink) to big franchise returns (Scream, Halloween). Is horror officially the king of cinema?

🔥 Topics in this episode:

• The rise of indie horror & A24’s dominance
• The return of slasher legends (Saw X, Terrifier 3)
• Social media’s role in viral horror (Smile marketing, TikTok horror trends)
• Why horror makes $$ while other genres flop
• Elevated horror vs. fun horror – which is better?
• Upcoming horror films we can’t wait for (Nosferatu, The First Omen)

🎬 What’s your favourite horror movie of the last 5 years? Drop a comment and let’s discuss!

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