July was a disappointing month for new horror releases — but this one Netflix show saved the day
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Streaming slates are getting thinner in niche genres, which creates outsized opportunity for a single breakout title to dominate attention. For content operators, that argues for a few well-placed, high-quality bets over a broad but forgettable release calendar.
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