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Why we love being scared at the movies!

Two horror movies are making waves in cinemas around the world, taking Hollywood by surprise as t...

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08.45 10 Jun 2026


Why we love being scared at the movies!


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08.45 10 Jun 2026


Two horror movies are making waves in cinemas around the world, taking Hollywood by surprise as the box-office hits of the summer  Obsession and Backrooms, are two movies made on a shoestring budget in comparison to the massive blockbusters that they’ve blown away so far this year. 

So why is this? Do we enjoy being scared? Or do we just crave new stories? Claire asked Sunday Independent Film Critic, Chris Wasser. 


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