In the film Pla examines the horror community in Hollywood, interviewing subjects such as Lin Shaye, Darren Lynn Bousman,[1] and Chelsea Stardust.
Among his questions are ones that focus on the subjects' reasons for liking and acting in horror, as well as about their key moments with the genre.
"[3] The Horror Crowd had its world premiere on August 29, 2020, at one of the two digital versions of the film festival FrightFest.
"[7][8] Nerdly rated the movie at 3.5/5, stating that it "isn’t necessarily one of those life-altering or massively inspiring documentary films, the kind that make you want to hop off the couch and go and do something huge with your next few hours, but… it’s certainly packed with intriguing anecdotes and enjoyable chats about the scene we love so much.
"[9] Flickering Myth criticized The Horror Crowd for its uneven pace, writing "Fitfully interesting though shapeless and technically slapdash, only the most ardent genre enthusiasts need apply.