The $100 Million Horror Hits: Two Critics on the Gen Z Breakouts

kept by eddie jun 09

Two New York Times critics analyze the success of horror films 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession', debating which lessons the industry should and shouldn't take from their $100 million breakout.

‘Obsession’ Is a Surprise Blockbuster. Who Gets the Profits?
The art director of the horror hit 'Obsession' sparked a debate about fair compensation for crew members as the film crossed $300 million at the global box office.
also on Obsession, #movies, #entertainment
How liminalism became the defining aesthetic
The article argues that liminalism has become the defining aesthetic of the modern era, but Hacker News commenters widely disagree, calling it a microniche.
also on Backrooms, #internet-culture