Hollywood has exhausted the superhero gold mine. Now it's the turn of horror and YouTubers

Hollywood is shifting from superhero fatigue toward horror as a fresher box-office engine.

YouTube-born creators are leading the change, turning online followings into theatrical audiences.

Breakout examples include Curry Baker’s Obsession, Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, and Markiplier’s Iron Lung.

The trend suggests studios may lean more on internet-native filmmakers and lower-risk original horror projects.