Did ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Really Kick Off a Gen-Z Horror Wave? - Rolling Stone
A new wave of horror films created by Gen-Z filmmakers who gained popularity on YouTube is finding success at the box office. Films like 'Obsession' demonstrate that low-budget, internet-native horror can compete with traditional studio releases.
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This trend highlights a shift in film production and distribution, where digital-first creators are successfully disrupting traditional Hollywood models.
Maybe you've heard the news: YouTube is not going to kill the movies. It's actually going to save the movies!
The article analyzes a cultural trend in the film industry without taking a partisan stance.
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