VHS tapes, no cellphones and evil mascots: Nostalgia horror is having a moment

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Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

What’s scarier than no internet access? A time before the proliferation of cellphones, Wi-Fi and the magic of Google is at the heart of some of the buzziest media in recent years, including the critically acclaimed, “I Saw The TV Glow,” the experimental indie film “Skinamarink” and this year’s summer box-office hit “Backrooms,” alongside streaming shows like, “It: Welcome to Derry,” and reboots, remakes and sequels like “Scream 7.” They all fall into the category of nostalgia horror: a microgenre growing in popularity thanks to millennials and Gen Z.