Horror cinema sees resurgence through major studios and streaming

Recent years have seen a significant surge in the popularity and critical success of horror cinema, with several productions gaining traction in major award seasons.

Key studio highlights include Blumhouse Productions' ‘Get Out’, directed by Jordan Peele, which utilized the genre to address social issues like racism and earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Universal Pictures has also seen success with modern interpretations such as the 2020 version of ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

In the indie and streaming space, A24 has gained credibility with films like ‘Talk to Me’, which follows a group of teenagers interacting with a supernatural artifact. Other notable recent titles available on streaming platforms include ‘The Substance’ and the upcoming 2025 film ‘Sinners’, a Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan collaboration set in the American Old West involving demonic vampires.