Ever wonder why you love horror movies so much? Or why there’s so many horror flicks coming out this year, particularly this summer? Well there’s a pretty interesting read over at Yahoo! Movies that sheds some light on these questions.
Analysts say the sudden horror flick boom in part reflects a desire for American audiences to escape the real-world violence from Iraq and elsewhere that has featured so prominently in newspaper headlines and TV news.
I can see that, but what really makes sense over all that psychological mumbo-jumbo is what Lions Gate president Tom Ortenberg had to say as to why horror movies are so sucessful these days: grass-roots marketing to loyal audiences who embrace the genre with fervor.
Finally, we’re getting some props for this horror boom! And no doubt, he’s right! I know I’ll go see some horror, even if everything I heard about it says it’s crap- just for the love it!
Go ahead and click HERE to read the full article, as you’ll surely get something out of it. And only time will tell if horror decides to kick box office ass this summer.
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