2026’s horror movie boom

Horror has always been an extremely popular genre, especially in film. A major appeal of the movie theater experience for many is sharing your feelings and reactions with a crowd. People want to laugh and cry and scream together, in a way that really highlights the communal element of art. Audiences love nothing more than to be scared together. This year has seen the release of a number of extremely successful horror films. Many of which owe a portion of their success to community and viral internet marketing.

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