As far as I’m aware, originally it was a horror-themed critique of mindless consumerism (which is why malls are the most common backdrop). Could be wrong, but that’s what I remember reading.
I’ve also heard this, but I can’t find the source. Something about the horror of being the only sane people left in an insane world, and slowly watching the ones you love fall to the other side.
As far as I’m aware, originally it was a horror-themed critique of mindless consumerism (which is why malls are the most common backdrop). Could be wrong, but that’s what I remember reading.
I’ve also heard this, but I can’t find the source. Something about the horror of being the only sane people left in an insane world, and slowly watching the ones you love fall to the other side.