Backrooms: Why Is Gen Z So Scared of the ’80s?
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June 1, 2026
A cursory glance at this weekend’s box office makes one thing clear: the future of cinema is here. Obsession and Backrooms dominated theaters, two films not just made by Gen Z directors, but also appealing primarily to Gen Z audiences. Without taking anything away from the achievement of Curry Barker’s Obsession, the success of Kane […]
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