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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lindsey Bahr

Gen Z horror hits leave Star Wars in their dust at the box office

A surprising shift has occurred at the box office, as young audiences flocked to cinemas across the country this weekend, not for a major franchise blockbuster, but for low-budget horror films born from the internet.

While the big-budget Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, saw a sharp decline in its second weekend, two independent features, helmed by first-time filmmakers who rose to prominence online, captivated viewers.

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