After a Booming Year, Horror Insiders Debate the Genre’s Future at Fantastic Fest: ‘You Can Take Big Swings and You’re Mitigating Your Risk’

2026 was filled with visionary horror films that rocked the box office, like "Obsession" and "Backrooms." But what does the future of the genre look like? At this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, I moderated a panel abou

Published: September 29, 2026 at 12:44AM

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Source: BERRY MAG