Horror films grabbed 29% of the summer box office this year - AOL

From blockbusters like "Obsession" and "The Backrooms" to recent hits like "Sinners," horror movies are drawing major audiences and even earning awards recognition. Bookstores are seeing a similar trend, with horror-focused shops like The Twisted Spine in New York popping up across the country. Co-owners Jason Mellow and Lauren Komer join horror author Nat Cassidy to explain the genre's popularity, which extends far beyond the spookiest day of the year.

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