The screenwriter and Vermont native’s “haunted house movie on wheels” hits theaters on Friday. We talked to him about why horror flicks are having a moment.

The best horror movie of 2026 has also become the best-reviewed movie of 2026 overall, according to solidified Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Critics have praised the movie's gut-wrenching gore, wicked humor, and an all-time horror performance from its lead actress in reviews.