Horror's Mainstream Migration: When Midnight Movies Died, Something New Was Born The Lisbon horror festival MotelX has just celebrated its 20th edition, showcasing the enduring power of fear in an increasingly crowded genre landscape.
While traditional midnight movie screenings once drew crowds, the event's co director Pedro Souto notes that this era is largely behind us.
MotelX's shift from a niche event to a mainstream phenomenon can be seen in its expansion into an 11 day festival featuring over 170 films from 40 countries.