"Elevated Horror" has made itself known in recent years as a dominant genre of horror, especially in the critical realm. From The Babadook to It Follows to Hereditary, elevated horror films have become some of the most iconic of the past decade, and earned well-deserved praise

But elevated horror might not have much longer as a dominant horror genre.

In the wake of 2022 and the horror films released during it, the horror landscape is radically shifting. Movies such as X, Pearl, The Menu, Barbarian, and more are redefining what the formula for a successful horror film looks like and breaking from the conventions of elevated horror as a whole.

In this video, join me as we explore modern horror and try to answer the question: Is elevated horror done for?

LIGHT SPOILERS FOR- Barbarian

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Timecodes
0:00- Intro
1:33- Is Elevated Horror Dying?
9:16- Outro

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