"Independent distributors like A24 and Neon are embracing low-budget horror films that take place in one setting, specifically liminal spaces, which are empty or abandoned places that have an eerie and surreal feel to them."
"Undertone, which came out last month, was originally made on a micro-budget of $500,000 and acquired by A24 for an undisclosed mid-seven-figure deal, following its debut at Fantasia Fest last year. It has earned more than $18 million at the box office."
"Research from Gen Z insights firm YPulse found that 30% of 13- to 17-year-olds watch horror/thriller video content weekly, indicating a strong interest in the genre among younger audiences."
"Combining that with liminal space evokes specific nostalgic and complicated feelings in Gen Z, making these settings particularly resonant in contemporary horror films."
Independent distributors like A24 and Neon are producing low-budget horror films set in liminal spaces, which are eerie and surreal. Films such as Undertone, Forbidden Fruits, and Iron Lung exemplify this trend. Undertone, made for $500,000, grossed over $18 million. The popularity of horror among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with 30% of teens watching horror content weekly, drives this trend. Liminal spaces evoke nostalgia and complex feelings, making them appealing settings for contemporary horror narratives.
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