From Obscurity to Viral Horror: The YouTube Growth Strategies Behind Gemini Home Entertainment | #221: Remy Abode | Gemini Home Entertainment

Finding Founders

In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of Remy Abode, the creator of Gemini Home Entertainment, a critically acclaimed YouTube horror anthology series with over 348,000 subscribers and 14.4 million views. We explore Remy's early inspirations, including his childhood fascination with horror soundtracks, his early experiments in filmmaking with his siblings, and the pivotal moment when he discovered Local 58, the series that defined the analog horror genre.

We break down:

• How Remy leveraged nostalgia and lo-fi aesthetics to create a unique horror experience.
• The rise of analog horror on YouTube and how creators like Alex Kister (Mandela Catalog) fueled the genre’s explosion.
• The psychological power of mystery and ambiguity in storytelling—and how keeping the audience guessing keeps them engaged for years.
• The business and creative strategy behind growing a niche YouTube channel and building long-term audience loyalty.
• The transition from making short horror videos to crafting an expansive, interconnected narrative.
• The future of analog horror and AI-generated video, and how these tools might reshape storytelling.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for creators looking to build a devoted audience and craft stories that stand the test of time. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a YouTuber looking for non-traditional growth strategies, or just a horror fan, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Remy Abode.

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