My research is just one piece in understanding the significance of 2010s horror, however, I believe my argument adds to that dialogue. I offer a partial analysis of the era and identify the influences that lead to this point in horror history. My research builds upon the horror film scholarship that already exists in the field, while also presenting new ideas and perspectives. An implication of my project is that this work contributes to horror film studies by illustrating the contemporary use of gothic inspiration in the genre. I show how The Babadook, The Invitation, and Crimson Peak present original takes on the haunted house trope thus offering an updated examination of a classic horror staple. Similarly, I am adding to the limited pool of writing on 2010s horror. Horror film studies look at decades of horror cinema to draw conclusions about the fears of an era. Providing new research on the recently ended 2010s is another way my thesis has implications for horror film studies.  

Additionally, a further implication of my analysis is that it provides an example of how popular cultural texts, such as films, engage in mental health conversations. I describe how the films persuade audiences to fear the repression of mental illness and trauma and instead encourage openness, support, and validation. As discussed earlier in this chapter, de-stigmatization of mental health issues was a popular cultural dialogue of the 2010s. Films such as The Babadook, The Invitation, and Crimson Peak exemplify the popularity of that conversation by participating in it. Not only are they commenting on the mental health cultural dialogue, they share a role in the de-stigmatization efforts of the decade. This is significant for film studies more broadly, as it shows the relationship between culture and media. 

Lastly, my project has implications for audiences. In addition to believing The Babadook, The Invitation, and Crimson Peak have cultural significance, I think they are good movies. I encourage anyone who reads my research to also watch the films. All three films are genuinely terrifying and beautiful, I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to take a fresh look at gothic horror. If my analysis does anything, I hope that it draws attention to the texts and generates interests in these films.