The Analog Aesthetic: A Reckoning for the Digital Age The recent success of indie horror films like Obsession and Backrooms has sparked a conversation about the creative choices behind their nostalgic, analogue settings.
Some see this trend as a refreshing throwback to a bygone era, while others are left wondering if it's more than just a clever gimmick.
One explanation for the current obsession with retro aesthetics lies in the contrast between our increasingly digital lives and the eerie, pre digital worlds presented on screen.