# Nostalgic Horror TV Series American Horror Story Themes Its Ninth Season After 80s Slasher Films By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-tv-series References: [slashfilm](https://www.slashfilm.com/american-horror-story-season-9/) & [fxnetworks](https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-horror-story) American Horror Story quickly rose to popularity as the go-to horror TV series that operated on a vignette-like basis season-to-season. The ninth installment of the franchise is scheduled to appear on streaming services in Fall of 2019. Dubbed 'American Horror Story: 1984,' the theme is tied to the aesthetics of [80s slasher films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybound-creepshow-the-suspensebuilding-game) — a form of the medium that has seen extensive popularity within Millennial audiences. The popular horror TV series' interest in this aesthetic of the genre is a testimony that the responses of its viewership are tied to [nostalgia-inducing narratives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series). The ninth season is reported to repeatedly make reference to 'Friday the 13th' — a 1980 cult-classic directed by Sean S. Cunningham, signifying that Millennial audiences want to relive the hype of a bygone era. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Horror TV Series:** TV series that operate on a vignette-like basis reflect the fact that nostalgia-inducing narratives enjoy popularity among Millennial audiences. - **80s Slasher Film Aesthetics:** The aesthetics of 80s slasher films are becoming increasingly relevant to modern audiences, as evidenced by the popularity of 'American Horror Story: 1984'. - **'friday the 13th' Revival:** The references to 'Friday the 13th' in the ninth season of American Horror Story reflect the potential for reviving cult-classics for modern audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can leverage nostalgia as a marketing tool to appeal to Millennial audiences looking for relatable content. - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can capitalize on the trend of nostaliga-inducing TV series, such as 'American Horror Story: 1984', in order to differentiate their offerings and attract subscribers. - **Fashion Industry:** The popularity of 'American Horror Story: 1984' signifies the potential for the fashion industry to incorporate 80s slasher film aesthetics into modern clothing lines for Millennial consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Based Horror Trilogies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine.md) - [Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights.md) - [90s Horror-Inspired Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-the-official-podcast.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Horror-Themed Virtual Islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-to-me.md) - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-the-flip-side.md)