Even though the industry sometimes seems surprised by this, the horror genre continues to be one of the most financially viable genres at the box office. Not only are they usually cheap to produce, but they also have a loyal fanbase that comes out no matter the film’s quality. That said, the audience tends to show up more when the project sets a new standard for the genre. In the case of The Substance and Terrifier 3, both films have done this in different ways. The body horror satire of The Substance has proven to be a comeback vehicle for Demi Moore that’s potentially headed for serious awards season attention, while Terrifier 3 proved the power of independent filmmaking and distribution. Both films have proven to be success stories, and their journeys continue with more box office milestones.
’The Substance’ and ‘Terrifier 3’ achieve big box office milestones that continue to prove the viability of the horror genre. Read More