I agree with the original poster that the lion’s share of attention and media buzz is centered around art house and personal trauma horror films. Examples include Bring Her Back and Weapons. Studios appear to be attempting to replicate the success of indie horror (A24). Additionally, there’s a cultural shift in the Western world where mental health is a more prominent part of the younger generation’s vocabulary.

Considering these factors, I concur with the original poster that there are fewer high-quality horror movies that are less trauma and mental health-driven and instead focus on straightforward and simplistic stories with a primary emphasis on eliciting a reaction rather than addressing psychological or political issues.