‘Other Mommy,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ and ‘Below’ Lead a Huge Week for Horror

‘Other Mommy,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ and ‘Below’ Lead a Huge Week for Horror

October 6, 2026 Dread Central

This has been one of the best years ever for horror movies.

Just look at the numbers: Obsession has grossed $520 million worldwide, Backrooms has crossed $400 million, and Resident Evil is already past $245 million. That’s more than $1.1 billion between three horror movies—including a breakout that made Obsession the biggest film in Focus Features’ history. Horror has been...