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The panel predicts that Hollywood might attempt a complete reboot of Marvel or DC, but doubts that the current models are sustainable. They criticize creative stagnation, where studios rely on nostalgia rather than innovation, leading to diminishing returns and diluted storylines.
The State of Genres: Horror, Fantasy, and Classics
Critical appreciation of horror movies reveals that recent remakes of classics like Nosferatu and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein may serve as glimpses of what’s possible when faithfulness and craftsmanship collide. The panel celebrates del Toro’s dedication to practical effects and atmospheric storytelling, contrasting it with lesser efforts and lazy CGI.