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Taylor Schlitz: Gen Z angst is real. These horror films reflect that.

  • Posted on July 31, 2026
  • By Star Tribune
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Contemporary horror cinema serves as a cultural mirror reflecting Gen Z's psychological anxieties and existential concerns. Films like 'It Ends,' 'Backrooms,' and 'Obsession' explore themes of uncertainty, isolation, and loss of control that resonate deeply with younger audiences. These productions transcend traditional scares, instead channeling real-world pressures and societal instability into supernatural narratives. By examining how modern horror addresses generational trauma and digital-age paranoia, filmmakers create compelling stories that validate young people's fears while offering cathartic entertainment experiences.

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Taylor Schlitz: Gen Z angst is real. These horror films reflect that.
Taylor Schlitz: Gen Z angst is real. These horror films reflect that.

The Gen Z horror-thriller film “It Ends," along with box-office hits "Backrooms" and "Obsession," reflect the uncertainty of the moment for young people, Haley Taylor Schlitz writes.
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