I have a theory about the taste for horror films in America, specifically.
It's not all-inclusive, there are exceptions all over the place, but I find it interesting and it seems to be more telling every year.
Wanna hear it?
Tough, we're doing this anyway.
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Here is my theory.
Our taste for horror, the really successful films, seems to run towards a very specific track that has trended very steadily for almost NINETY YEARS now.
In one direction. Along one prominent factor.
To arrive where we are now.
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What is that factor?
Economics. Not of the film-making, but of the actual characters and plots.
Follow with me, and you WILL think of exceptions. But overall picture, I think it's compelling.