Home / EntertainmentEntertainmentRNZEntertainmentRNZ·Jun 9, 2026·1 min readGen Z is flicking to horror films to escape a world on fireFilms such as Backrooms and Obsession are doing brisk box office trade, reflecting Gen Z's penchant for the horror genre.View original source — RNZ ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldJapan TimesWorldJun 5, 2026 · 1 min‘Never After Dark’ finds fresh chills in familiar J-horror territoryJapan TimesWorldThe Hollywood ReporterWorldJun 7, 2026 · 1 min‘Obsession’ Crosses $200M Globally to Become Focus’ Top Movie of All TimeThe Hollywood ReporterWorldEuronewsWorldJun 5, 2026 · 1 minEuronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Backrooms' - Liminal space horror you'll want to get lost inEuronewsEntertainmentThe Hollywood ReporterEntertainmentJun 19, 2026 · 1 minCurry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)The Hollywood Reporter
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