Is franchise horror dead? Where does that leave us?

[FreddysFingers]

I don't think the casual moviegoer, especially when it comes down to horror, cares about production design, music, direction and story. If they did studios wouldn't be investing money in predictable, stale horror movies. Take for example the new horror movie coming out now: THE RITE. About a cynical priest who is sent to exorcise a young woman who is possessed by the devil, however, an older priest warns him that the Devil may try to persuade and manipulate him. That sounds exactly like THE EXORCIST. If people cared about those elements there would be more original movies out. Also, how many people are going into that movie to look at the score, direction and story? You will, and that's good. I know I will. Most people don't care. I think I was the only person to come out of NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET thinking the score was better than the movie. Again, not knocking you but rather praising you for actually paying attention to those elements. That means you are more critical when it comes to viewing a movie.