Source: The Verge
Summary
YouTube creators are transitioning to directing prestige horror movies. According to reports, several popular YouTubers have made the leap to horror filmmaking, with some already releasing critically acclaimed movies. This trend is seen as a natural progression, with many YouTube creators already producing horror content on the platform.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious. YouTube creators are now horror movie directors, because who needs experience or training? The “pipeline” is strong, which is code for “we’re going to churn out low-budget horror movies and hope something sticks.” Original observation: This is just a rebranding of the “YouTube-to-TV” pipeline from 5 years ago.
Author: Evan Null
