2022 Was the Year That Horror Movies Became Prom Queen

Dec 29 2022 by The Daily Beast

 
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Maybe it’s the pandemic, or maybe the selection’s just been really good lately, but horror is so hot right now. From blockbusters like Jordan Peele’s Nope to surprise stunners like Smile and Terrifier 2, the little genre that could has once again been overperforming at the box office. This year, however, it feels like the trend has gotten even more pronounced. Ti West sprang the existence of two secret X sequels on us (the first of...

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