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Horror films of the early 2000s were scrutinized as an era marked by low-quality remakes, torture porn, and uninspired slashers. The hosts debated whether horror has ever truly been in a good place, feeling that it often follows trends rather than innovates. Mexican director Alex Worler's praise for The Descent was countered with a candid acknowledgment that the genre remains in cyclical turmoil.
Despite that, they appreciated 28 Days Later and Dog Soldiers as standout films, the latter being described as arguably the greatest horror movie ever made. Nostalgia emerged firmly from the discussion, with both hosts reminiscing about their first exposure to horror’s scarier elements—be it The Hills Have Eyes or childhood memories of sneaking into forbidden content.