I still love Twilight and openly talk about it on a regular basis, but I’m not the only one. The books and movies are no longer being made, so, naturally, the fandom is inactive, but Millennials who loved Twilight in Middle School seem to be in a similar subculture still. If you see someone sporting American Apparel jeans and choppy bangs there is a 99% chance they still, not so secretly, love Twilight. Here are the reasons why:

1. The SoundTrack

I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say The Twilight Soundtrack is the greatest soundtrack of all time. From “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron and Wine to “Supermassive Black Hole” by Muse, this soundtrack consists solely of songs that are still indie bops today.

2.The Cullens’ wardrobe and attitude

The Cullens are the definition of cool in general, but specifically with their wardrobe and attitude. Dressed up in dark pea coats and subtle accessories, the adopted vampire family invented the “I’m cooler and hotter than you” vibe.

3. The color scheme

Twilight’s color scheme is rainy and muted, as it is set in Washington state, which I think is a brave and classically pleasing choice for the film, even after puberty.

4. The original Twilight is directed by a woman

In Hollywood, female directors only take up 7% of screen time, so the fact that Twilight was directed by Catherine Hardwicke is a major plus for those who don’t want their favorite vampire book distorted by Hollywood’s male gaze.