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"All of these were of the type of conspiracy theory genre, including a video stating that vaccinations cause autism," recalls Ms Frost-Smith.

The prominence of these Christian genres, which are almost exclusively associated with white evangelical culture, worried some progressive commentators who feared their propaganda value.

“It’s bigger than we sometimes think because we think about faith as a genre instead of an audience,” Erwin says.

“One Battle After Another” had strong interest from Hollywood cinephiles, but there were questions about whether it would connect with more casual moviegoers, particularly since early marketing was more ambiguous about its genre.

An event that started off as a bluff has outgrown its genre roots to become a legitimate destination for rabid film fans, boasting rarities and prestige titles alike.