horror

Shelby Oaks, Bring Her Back, and the context collapse of YouTube horror

The video platform has been influencing films for years. That's only going to happen more, writes Emily St. James.

31 Oct 2025 — 7 min read

We've all stared into the abyss on YouTube for far too long, just like the protagonist of Shelby Oaks. (Credit: Neon)

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