Summary

Every generation has its beloved horror movies. In 2026, some of Gen Z’s future favorites have finally started to take shape. It’s an impossible task to distill a whole generation’s interests and sensibilities into a mere list of 10 films. But as someone who counts themselves among their number, this reporter has started to notice over the years what horror flicks have really taken root for Zoomers — the films that feel pivotal to the demographic’s perception of horror.

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