Is franchise horror dead? Where does that leave us?

[FreddysFingers]

Psychism is a modern idea but not that modern. In fact, back in the late 60s to mid 70s people began taking up an interest in the occult, possessions, spiritual contact and the idea that we can communicate with another world. That's why there were such a big boom in paranormal films like The Sentinel, The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby and Audrey Rose. I think that you are, in part, right that producers think that modern audiences won't like to see a killer that cant' die but then again... they aren't taking a chance with an original idea that might be the new Jason or Michael. There is still a big following on slashers rather than paranormal horror.