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'1923' Breakout Brandon Sklenar to Co-Star Opposite Meghann Fahy In Christopher Landon's 'Drop" From Platinum Dunes And Blumhouse

Mar 28th, 2024
Following his breakout role in 1923, Brandon Sklenar looks to have found his next feature film project as he is set to join Christopher Landon's film Drop from Platinum and Blumhouse. Meghann Fahy is also on board with Landon directing.

Hollywood Minute: A spring treat for fans of horror movies

Mar 27th, 2024
Scary movie lovers get a 'Halfway to Halloween' film fest, Timothée Chalamet gets a new deal with Warner Bros., and Zendaya fans get a 'Challengers' preview.

This indie filmmaker turns scary childhoods into screaming profits

Nicole Laporte | Fast Company | Mar 19th, 2024
Blumhouse is one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in film and television for 2024.

AMC Theaters, Looking for Movies, Turns to Blumhouse

Brooks Barnes | The New York Times | Mar 19th, 2024
The theater chain and the entertainment company are teaming up for a five-day festival of old horror films in 40 cities, compensating for lack of new films.

Blumhouse Inks Deal with 'Shark Tank' Contestant American Immersion Theater

Aaron Couch | The Hollywood Reporter | Mar 19th, 2024
Jason Blum appeared on last week's episode and was impressed with the company, which specializes in interactive murder, mystery events as well as other live theater experiences

From 'Imaginary' to 'Five Nights at Freddy's.' Why Blumhouse loves PG-13 horror

Los Angeles Times | Mar 5th, 2024
Movies like "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "M3gan" proved the resilience of PG-13 horror movies at the box office. Another one, "Imaginary," is on deck.

Kevin Bacon Amazon Series ‘The Bondsman’ Adds Four to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson | Variety | Mar 1st, 2024
The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series "The Bondsman" starring Kevin Bacon has added four new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.

New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Video Game Coming in 2026 From ‘The Mortuary Assistant’ Team (EXCLUSIVE)

Jennifer Maas | Variety | Feb 27th, 2024
A new video game based on Paramount's "Paranormal Activity" is slated to release in 2026 from DreadXP, the publisher of "The Mortuary Assistant."

Blumhouse And Platinum Dunes Reunite On Thriller ‘Drop’ With ‘White Lotus’ Breakout Meghann Fahy Starring And Christopher Landon Directing

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Feb 23rd, 2024
After launching The Purge franchise, Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes are teaming on a new thriller Drop and have set Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon to helm and Meghann Fahy is set to star. The film’s logline is being kept under wraps at this time but is said to be a fast-paced thriller.

Imaginary - Official Exclusive Clip | IGN Fan Fest 2024 - IGN

IGN | Feb 23rd, 2024
The stars and director of the upcoming horror movie, Imaginary bring us an exclusive sneak peek of Imaginary as part of IGN Fan Fest 2024. Coming to theaters on March 8, 2024. From Blumhouse, the genre-defining masterminds behind FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S and M3GAN, comes an original horror that taps into the innocence of imaginary friends – and begs the question: Are they really figments of childhood imagination or is something more terrifying lying just beneath? When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and becomeincreasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

IMAGINARY's Chauncey The Bear Opens Up in Exclusive Tell-All Interview

Angel Melanson (special thanks to Michael Rousselet) | FANGORIA | Feb 22nd, 2024
Famous bears, ancient evils, Chauncey's anthem, and more with the furry star.

America Ferrera to Star in Paul Greengrass’ Wildfire Drama ‘The Lost Bus’ With Matthew McConaughey (EXCLUSIVE)

Clayton Davis | Variety | Feb 21st, 2024
America Ferrera has landed her next role in Paul Greengrass' "The Lost Bus" starring Matthew McConaughey.

‘Imaginary’ Immersive Pop-Up Experience to Debut in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)

Michaela Zee | Variety | Feb 14th, 2024
The new immersive pop-up experience 'Blumhouse Presents: Chauncey's Imaginary Playhouse' will make its debut on Feb. 23.

Blumhouse Sets ‘The Woman In The Yard’ With Danielle Deadwyler As Star & EP; Jaume Collet-Serra To Direct

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Feb 14th, 2024
Blumhouse sets 'The Woman In The Yard' with Danielle Deadwyler as Star & EP; Jaume Collet-Serra to direct

Imaginary: Jeff Wadlow’s Blumhouse horror film gets a new trailer, reaches theatres in March

Cody Hamman | JoBlo | Feb 6th, 2024
A new trailer has been released for the Blumhouse / Jeff Wadlow horror film Imaginary, reaching theatres next month

Jennifer Nettles To Star Opposite Kevin Bacon In ‘The Bondsman’

Rosy Cordero | Deadline | Jan 29th, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Exorcist) has been cast in The Bondsman, the genre action series from creator Grainger David and starring Kevin Bacon, that was ordered straight to series in June. The project hails from Blumhouse TV for Prime Video.

Blumhouse Launching Horror Exhibit at ‘The Shining’ Hotel in Colorado

Aaron Couch | The Hollywood Reporter | Jan 26th, 2024
Stephen King stayed at The Stanley Hotel before he wrote his breakout 1977 novel.

Matthew McConaughey To Star In ‘The Lost Bus’ With Paul Greengrass Directing And Jamie Lee Curtis And Jason Blum Producing; Apple In Talks To Acquire

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Jan 25th, 2024
Sources tell Deadline that McConaughey is in negotiations to star in Comet Films and Blumhouse’s The Lost Bus, with Paul Greengrass in negotiations to direct.

Blumhouse's James McAvoy Thriller 'Speak No Evil' Heads To Fall

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jan 18th, 2024
More tweaking to this year's film schedule continues with Blumhouse/Universal's James McAvoy thriller, Speak No Evil, going from Aug. 9 to Sept. 13.

Jason Blum Hopes Sundance Films "Wind Up in Theaters Quickly" to Rescue "Decimated" Calendar

Chris Gardner | The Hollywood Reporter | Jan 18th, 2024
The Blumhouse founder joined Sundance officials Joana Vicente, Eugene Hernandez and Kim Yutani to kick off the 2024 festival with a press conference and panel.

Rick Rubin speaks with Jason Blum

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin | Jan 17th, 2024
Jason Blum is an award-winning film and television producer known for his work in the horror and thriller genres. In 2000, he founded Blumhouse Productions, a production company specializing in low-budget horror and thriller movies, such as the highly successful Paranormal Activity franchise, which grossed over $890 million worldwide. He has also produced other popular films such as Insidious, The Purge, Get Out, BlacKkKlansman, and Whiplash.

‘Whiplash’ Named Top Sundance Film of All Time in Festival Poll of Over 500 Filmmakers and Critics

Samantha Bergeson | IndieWire | Jan 16th, 2024
Jordan Peele's “Get Out” (2017) comes in at #3, giving Blumhouse 2 of the 3 top films.

Two Of Horror's Most Beloved & Successful Names Are Officially Merging

Boluwatife Adeyemi | Screenrant | Jan 8th, 2024
Horror masters Jason Blum and James Wan are joining forces in an exciting new way, officially merging their companies Blumhouse and Atomic Monster

Julia Garner to Star in ‘Wolf Man’ for Blumhouse, Universal

Borys Kit | The Hollywood Reporter | Jan 5th, 2024
Christopher Abbott is already on the call sheet for the hair-raising horror thriller.

‘Night Swim’ Director Says That Everyone ‘Lovingly Referred’ to the Movie As ‘Pool-tergeist’ During Production

Drew Taylor | TheWrap | Jan 5th, 2024
Night Swim is here to do for swimming pools what Jaws did for the ocean and director Bryce McGuire talks all about it.

Brian Jordan Alvarez's TJ Mack honors M3GAN the robot for EW's Entertainers of the Year 2023

Brian Jordan Alvarez | EW.com | Dec 14th, 2023
Actor Brian Jordan Alvarez channels his social media character TJ Mack to celebrate M3GAN the robot for EW's 2023 Entertainers of the Year: 'She is very just very powerful.'

Disney+ docuseries starring Detroit Youth Choir gets air date

The Detroit News | Dec 13th, 2023
The Detroit Youth Choir gained national attention in 2019 when the nonprofit youth group made it to the finals on "America's Got Talent." “Choir” is a six-episode original docuseries from Disney+ that follows the Detroit Youth Choir as they prepare for a big show. Produced by Imagine Documentaries and Blumhouse Television, “Choir” will start streaming Jan. 31.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News

Christopher Abbott Replacing Ryan Gosling to Star in ‘Wolf Man’ for Blumhouse, Universal (Exclusive)

Borys Kit | The Hollywood Reporter | Dec 13th, 2023
It's go time for the creature feature, which now has Leigh Whannell in the director's chair and a release date in under a year.

The best TV shows of 2023

Los Angeles Times | Dec 7th, 2023
Television critics Lorraine Ali and Robert Lloyd weigh in on the series they enjoyed most in 2023, including 'Poker Face,' 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Mrs. Davis,' 'I'm a Virgo' and more.
Photo illustration by Jess Hutchison / Los Angeles Times; photos by Jasper Savage / Prime Video, Shane Brown / FX, Liam Daniel / Netflix

Blumhouse Horror: Scary New Trailer For 'Night Swim' Has Just Surfaced [Watch]

Sharai Bohannon | Dread Central | Nov 29th, 2023
A new trailer for the Atomic Monster and Blumhouse collab, 'Night Swim', is making the internet afraid of pools.

'The Black Phone 2' - Ethan Hawke and the Rest of the Main Cast Will Return for Upcoming Sequel!

John Squires | Bloody Disgusting! | Nov 29th, 2023
The Black Phone 2 is headed our way in 2025, and we've learned that Ethan Hawke and the rest of the main cast will be back for more.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s Is Now Blumhouse’s Highest-Grossing Movie at Global Box Office

Rahul Malhotra | Collider.com | Nov 28th, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's is now the biggest hit for horror production banner Blumhouse, nearing $300 million at the global box office.
Image by Annamaria Ward

'Imaginary' Trailer - Demonic Bear and Other Creepy Entities Come to Life

Meagan Navarro | Bloody Disgusting! | Nov 16th, 2023
After playing ahead of Five Nights at Freddy’s and teasing its arrival with an adorable motion poster, the trailer for Lionsgate and Blumhouse's Imaginary
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Blumhouse Horror Movie ‘Imaginary’ Rounds Out Cast With Tom Payne, Betty Buckley and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Rebecca Rubin | Variety | Nov 13th, 2023
Betty Buckley and Tom Payne have joined the cast of Blumhouse's "Imaginary."

DeWanda Wise Starring & Exec Producing Lionsgate & Blumhouse’s Original Horror Pic ‘Imaginary’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Nov 7th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: DeWanda Wise is toplining Lionsgate and Blumhouse’s original horror movie Imaginary which is set for theatrical release on March 8, 2024.

Why the ‘Imaginary’ Team Crafted the First Movie Trailer Best Watched With Your Eyes Closed

Ethan Shanfeld | Variety | Nov 5th, 2023
Cinemagoers seated early for 'Five Nights at Freddy's' are treated to a new kind of movie trailer: one that tells viewers not to look at the screen.

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ $80M Breaks Mold On Peacock Theatrical Day & Date; Best Opening For Blumhouse, Halloween & More – Monday Box Office Update

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Oct 30th, 2023
MONDAY AM: Not a shock here, but Universal/Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming in at $80M over 3-days after a $16M Sunday that was -34% from Saturday’s $24.2M.

‘The Black Phone 2’ Ringing in Summer 2025 From Universal and Blumhouse

Jordan Moreau | Variety | Oct 27th, 2023
'The Black Phone 2' is coming June 27, 2025.

First Trailer For New Blumhouse Film, Imaginary, Attached to Five Nights at Freddy's Screenings

Cade Onder | Comicbook.com | Oct 27th, 2023
A creepy trailer for Blumhouse's Imaginary is only being shown in theaters.

Jason Blum & How ‘Grease’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ & ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Sparked His Blumhouse Fright Factory – Miramax Presents The Film That Lit My Fuse, Halloween Edition

Mike Fleming Jr | Deadline | Oct 27th, 2023
Fuse always fetes the Halloween holiday with great makers of genre fare, and we’ve had the likes of John Carpenter, Stephen King, James Wan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mike Flanagan, Darren Lynn Bousm…

Jason Blum gives Shark Tank the perfect scare before Halloween!

Kate Hahn | TV Guide | Oct 16th, 2023
If you're going to scream, scream big. The Tank makes a monster move with its first ever Shark-O-Ween. Horror movie mogul Jason Blum, the founder of Blumhouse. joins the panel as a guest judge to hear entrepreneurs' spine-tingling business ideas.

BlumFest Returns to Universal Orlando with Halloween Horror Nights Panel, 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Gifts, New Photo Ops, and More

Annie Wilson | WDW News Today | Oct 8th, 2023
The fourth annual BlumFest was held in CityWalk this year, the second time the event has taken place at the Universal Orlando Resort. This event brings fans together for a double feature, special photo ops, and a Halloween Horror Nights panel. We also attended BlumFest last year, so we were very exc

'Totally Killer' Is a Time-Travel Slasher With a Brand New Final Girl

Brenna Ehrlich | Rolling Stone | Oct 7th, 2023
Director Nahnatchka Khan (Fresh Off the Boat) talks horror tropes, serial killers, and how she couldn’t get her Gen Z cast to stop singing
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'The Exorcist: Believer' and Hispanic audiences: A match made in horror movie heaven

Mike Calia | CNBC | Oct 5th, 2023
"The Exorcist: Believer," featuring "Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn, opens in theaters Friday, October 6th.

Night Swim Trailer: James Wan's New Horror Movie Makes Swimming Pools Horrifying

Adam Bentz | ScreenRant.com | Oct 5th, 2023
The trailer for James Wan and Jason Blum's new horror movie, Night Swim, sees a mysterious supernatural presence terrorizing a backyard swimming pool.

David Gordon Green Doubles Down On Possession In THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER

Michael Gingold | FANGORIA | Oct 5th, 2023
Plus: putting rumors to rest and building a bridge for a contemporary audience.

Director David Gordon Green brings his inner 11-year-old to his 'Exorcist' reboot

Joshua Rothkopf, Sonaiya Kelley | Los Angeles Times | Oct 4th, 2023
To make "The Exorcist: Believer," filmmaker David Gordon Green, recently of three "Halloween" movies, drew on religious curiosity and drives through the South.

Hollywood is broken. Jason Blum, the king of low-budget horror, has the fix.

Devin Gordon | Fortune | Oct 3rd, 2023
The producer behind the latest 'Exorcist' film wants to change the way Hollywood does business.
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The studio behind ‘M3gan’ and ‘Halloween’ wants to expand the boundaries of horror

Yasmin Gagne | Fast Company | Oct 3rd, 2023
The horror studio knows it can deliver a hit (and viral moments). Next stop: world domination.
Illustration: Mariano Pascual

iHeartMedia + Blumhouse Television + Aaron Mahnke Announce 4th Season of “13 Days of Halloween” podcast

Horror Society | Oct 3rd, 2023
iHeartMedia, Blumhouse Television and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild today announced the fourth season of Webby Award-winning podcast “13 Days of Halloween.” Starring Natalie Morales (The Morning S…
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[Review] Slasher-Comedy TOTALLY KILLER is a Fun-Filled Flashback - Nightmare on Film Street

Nightmare on Film Street - Horror Movie Podcast, Reviews, Interviews, Genre Film News and More! | Oct 2nd, 2023
We just can't get over the 80s. And with killer music, killer movies, and killer... killers - why would we? Totally Killer, directed by Nahnatchka Khan,
Photo courtesy Prime Video

'The Exorcist' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's' take possession of Halloween

Clark Collis | EW.com | Sep 28th, 2023
Jason Blum teases Blumhouse's spooky season of movies between 'The Exorcist' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's'

Jeannie Koenigsberg Joins Blumhouse As Head Of TV Physical Production

Nellie Andreeva | Deadline | Sep 25th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Jeannie Koenigsberg has joined Blumhouse as SVP, Physical Production, overseeing physical and post production for television. In the Head of TV Physical Production role, Koenigsberg succ…
Blumhouse

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Roaming M3GAN Horde Dance Routine at Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida

WDW News Today | Sep 17th, 2023
An August report suggested that a roaming horde of killer dolls would be coming to Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida; now that we've seen the mob live, we can confirm that the only killing they do is on the dance floor. A group of Scareactors dressed as M3GAN, the namesake of t

Beyond Fest Sets 2023 Lineup: Genre Fest Features Roger Corman Tribute, ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ Premiere, ‘The Abyss’ Screening, Guillermo del Toro, Brad Bird & More

Erik Pedersen | Deadline | Sep 14th, 2023
The 2023 Beyond Fest lineup is set. America’s biggest genre-focused festival is returning this month with a 55-film slate that includes a Roger Corman career celebration, special screening of…
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Five Nights at Freddy's movie found unexpected inspiration in Joker and Steven Spielberg films

Paul Bradshaw | gamesradar | Sep 13th, 2023
Exclusive: Emma Tammi opens up about her directorial influences, which include Terrence Malick and Todd Phillips

Kiernan Shipka Time-Travels to the 1980s to Save Her Mom in Trailer for Horror-Comedy ‘Totally Killer’

Ryan Gajewski | The Hollywood Reporter | Sep 13th, 2023
Blumhouse is behind Nahnatchka Khan's Halloween-themed feature that hits Prime Video on Oct. 6 and also stars Olivia Holt and Randall Park.
Courtesy of Prime Video

Jason Blum Among Guest Sharks Set For Season 15 Of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’

Denise Petski | Deadline | Sep 12th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum is among the Guest Sharks joining ABC’s Shark Tank for the upcoming 15th season. He will be joined by fellow Guest Sharks, Fanatics chairman &a…

The Exorcist team tease action scenes that "could trump" those of the original

Jamie Graham | gamesradar | Sep 12th, 2023
Exclusive: The Exorcist: Believer team talks 'impactful' stunts in the new sequel

How Blumhouse Is Pushing The Envelope At Halloween Horror Nights 2023

Simon Thompson | Forbes | Sep 9th, 2023
Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, talks about taking brands and multimillion-dollar IPs to the next level - and even on water.

‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ Deserves a Lucky Break

Condé Nast | Vanity Fair | Sep 8th, 2023
The serial-killer comedy debuted just as the strike sidelined its talent. Can it survive? “The show finally gets its time, we get in front of the world, and it’s like, womp, womp.”
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'Totally Killer' Image Introduces the Blumhouse's Most Handsome Slasher Yet [Exclusive]

Britta Devore | Collider.com | Sep 7th, 2023
Handsome men can’t be trusted in Nahnatchka Khan’s upcoming dark comedy horror flick, Totally Killer. An exclusive to Collider image shows off the first look of the masked killer who’s back after 35 years to wreak havoc on a small town. A mix of The Purge-meets-The Brat Pack, the slayer’s cheeky smile and perfectly coiffed hair sets his mask apart from the likes of Michael Myers and Leatherface. Darkening his next victim’s doorway, a single dangling earring is giving us some major Kiefer Sutherland in The Lost Boys vibes.
Courtesy of Prime Video

What’s coming to New York Comic Con 2023? Chucky, Blumhouse, Five Nights at Freddy’s & More!

SYFY Official Site | Sep 7th, 2023
Fall is fast approaching, which means it's almost time for another New York Comic Con!

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Trailer Breakdown with Director David Gordon Green

YouTube | Sep 6th, 2023
'The Exorcist: Believer’ director David Gordon Green breaks down the NEW trailer. See 'The Exorcist: Believer' in theaters October 6!► Buy Tickets to The Exo...

Blumhouse Games Brings In Louise Blain In First Creative-Side Hire Since Launch

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Sep 6th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Louise Blain is joining Blumhouse Games as Creative Lead, the company said Wednesday. In her new role, the journalist and radio host will work with the partners at the nascent division t…

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ – Fresh New Trailer Features Matthew Lillard and One Deadly Cupcake

John Squires | Bloody-Disgusting.com | Aug 31st, 2023
This Halloween, Universal and Blumhouse bring Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen for the very first time, and a brand new official trailer has debuted this afternoon.

The 20 movies we're most excited about this fall

Tracy Brown, Justin Chang, Ashley Lee, Mark Olsen, Michael Ordoña, Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp, Jen Yamato | Los Angeles Times | Aug 30th, 2023
From Hollywood big shots like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott to our favorite indie provocateurs, here are the 20 films we're most thrilled to line up for.

The 35 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2023

Moises Mendez II and Mariah Espada | Time | Aug 29th, 2023
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S are included in Time's roundup of anticipated films coming this fall.

Fantastic Fest Sets 2023 Lineup; Legendary Pictures’ ‘The Toxic Avenger’ To Open, Blumhouse Horror Comedy ‘Totally Killer’ Closes

Valerie Complex | Deadline | Aug 15th, 2023
Fantastic Fest is back for its 18th edition featuring 29 world premieres, 24 North American premieres and 18 U.S. premieres. The festival will again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, …
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These TOTALLY KILLER Images Are Totally Killer

FANGORIA | Aug 14th, 2023
Blumhouse TV's time-travel slasher will be streaming on October 6th.
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The Exorcist: Believer director on bringing back Ellen Burstyn

gamesradar | Aug 11th, 2023
"That’s a true undertaking"

The Passenger Makes for a Disturbing Road Trip - LA Weekly

LA Weekly | Aug 10th, 2023
Some people need to face their demons, even if they’re forced to at gunpoint. At least that’s the conceit of Carter Smith’s The Passenger, a white-knuckled
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Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Full Frightening Lineup

Tom Tapp | Deadline | Aug 9th, 2023
Universal Studios Hollywood announced its complete 2023 Halloween Horror Nights line up this morning, reanimating an Evil Dead Rise-themed scare and offering frightening haunted houses dubbed Monst…

'Insidious: The Red Door' Becomes 2023's Highest-Grossing Horror Movie Worldwide

Justin Klawans | Collider.com | Aug 8th, 2023
The fifth Insidious installment has become the highest-grossing horror film of 2023.

‘The Exorcist’ Trilogy Filmmakers David Gordon Green & Jason Blum Reflect On Loss Of “Brilliant Artist” William Friedkin

Matt Grobar | Deadline | Aug 7th, 2023
Jason Blum and David Gordon Green have addressed the passing of William Friedkin, the iconic filmmaker whose 1973 classic The Exorcist is the basis for their forthcoming trilogy of films for Univer…

Directing Corporate Change: Insights from Moviemaking

Tania Lekhraj | BCG Henderson Institute | Aug 7th, 2023
In this sequel to our work on mastering the science of organizational change, we delve into the realm of moviemaking—an industry relatively successful at repeatedly delivering complex projects—to uncover unique practices that help improve the odds of success in corporate transformations.

Deadline’s Strike Talk Podcast Week 14: Billy Ray Engages Craig Mazin, Lilly Wachowski & Jason Blum On Hollywood’s Post-Strike Path Forward

The Deadline Team | Deadline | Aug 4th, 2023
Last week Billy Ray frightened everyone with the disruptive potential of AI by interviewing the technology and having it respond in the familiar voices of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. I…

The Passenger Review: Blumhouse's Latest Horror Is Lean, Mean, And Bloody - /Film

SlashFilm.com | Aug 3rd, 2023
The Passenger is a bloody, economical road trip movie with two strong lead performances. Read our review of the latest Blumhouse thriller.

‘The Passenger’ Review: A Low-Key But Sneakily Effective Blumhouse Thrill Ride

Michael Nordine | Variety | Aug 2nd, 2023
Kyle Gallner and Johnny Berchtold star in Carter Smith's 'The Passenger,' a low-key but sneakily effective thriller from the Blumhouse stable.
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'The Exorcist: Believer' Takes Over Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights

Diego Peralta | Collider.com | Jul 28th, 2023
Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights will include The Exorcist: Believer, an interactive experience allowing audiences to be a part of their favorite scary stories.

The Exorcist: Believer Trailer and Deceiver Release Date

Mirko Parlevliet | VitalThrills.com | Jul 25th, 2023
Blumhouse debuts the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer and dates The Exorcist: Deceiver

'The Exorcist: Believer' - Three Official Posters Channel the Haunting Spirit of the Original Classic

John Squires | Bloody Disgusting! | Jul 20th, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer is headed to theaters for Halloween 2023, a sequel to the original classic directed by David Gordon Green (Halloween).
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures/Blumhouse

‘The Woman King’ Leads ‘The Inclusion List,’ USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Adobe’s Ranking of the Top 100 Films

Angelique Jackson | Variety | Jul 20th, 2023
Dr. Stacy Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, in collaboration with the Adobe Foundation, have launched The Inclusion List, a first-of-its-kind data website that ranks the most inclus…

Horror Wildlife Series ‘Nightmares Of Nature’ In The Works With Blumhouse & Plimsoll

Peter White | Deadline | Jul 17th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Horror studio Blumhouse and natural history producer Plimsoll Productions have teamed up on a new factual series.
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Alix West Lefler Joins Cast of Blumhouse And Universal Thriller ‘Speak No Evil’

Valerie Complex | Deadline | Jul 12th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Alix West Lefler (The Good Nurse and Riverdale) is set to appear as a supporting lead in Blumhouse’s upcoming remake of the Danish thriller, Speak No Evil. 
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Blumhouse Doubles Down On Horror This Weekend With Two New Releases - HorrorFuel.com: Reviews, Ratings and Where to Watch the Best Horror Movies & TV Shows

Kelli Marchman McNeely | HorrorFuel.com: Reviews, Ratings and Where to Watch the Best Horror Movies & TV Shows | Jul 8th, 2023
Blumhouse doubles down on horror this weekend, unleashing the series "The Horror of Dolores Roach," and Insidious: The Red Door.

‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Slams On ‘Indiana Jones’ With $31M Opening – Saturday AM Box Office Update

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jul 7th, 2023
SATURDAY AM: Refresh for chart and more analysis Post Covid, there’s a lot of studios that have been able to make horror work at the box office, including Paramount with Smile, Warner Bros wi…

The Summer’s Scariest Show About Gentrification

Michel Ghanem | The Cut | Jul 7th, 2023
The empanadas in The Horror of Dolores Roach are more locally sourced than customers might want.
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Barbie, Bombs, Blockbusters! Box Office Wars Return as a Spectator Sport

Condé Nast | Vanity Fair | Jul 6th, 2023
Hollywood needs to make $4 billion this summer to be truly in the pink.

‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ Review: Justina Machado in Prime Video’s Tasty Cannibalism Dramedy

Angie Han | The Hollywood Reporter | Jul 6th, 2023
The actress stars as a recently incarcerated woman whose new job as a masseuse working under a Washington Heights empanada shop takes a 'Sweeney Todd'-like turn.

Kevin Bacon To Star In Horror Action Series ‘The Bondsman’ For Amazon From Grainger David & Blumhouse TV

Peter White | Deadline | Jun 29th, 2023
Kevin Bacon is fronting another television series. The Following and City on a Hill star is to lead genre action series The Bondsman for Amazon’s Prime Video. The drama, which scored a straight-to-series order, comes from creator Grainger David, whose short film The Chair screen in competition for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and Blumhouse Television.
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The Passenger Poster Previews Upcoming Thriller Drama

Jonathan Sim | ComingSoon.net | Jun 28th, 2023
ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive poster for The Passenger, an upcoming thriller drama movie from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Kyle Gallner and Johnny Berchtold Face a Life-Altering Event in 'The Passenger' Trailer

Diego Peralta | Collider | Jun 28th, 2023
Liza Weil and Billy Slaughter will also star in the Blumhouse Television and MGM+ film.

New 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Trailer Brings the Horrifying Animatronics to Life

Diego Peralta | Collider | Jun 27th, 2023
Will you be able to survive Five Nights at Freddy's? Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for their upcoming video game adaptation, giving audiences a new look at the horrors that lie ahead.

Blumhouse TV Lands Rights To Adapt Clémence Michallon’s Novel ‘The Quiet Tenant’

Peter White | Deadline | Jun 21st, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: The Quiet Tenant, the debut novel by Clémence Michallon, is set to be adapted for the small-screen by Blumhouse Television.
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20 Questions with Don Sechler, MBA ’05

Michigan Ross | Jun 8th, 2023
At the beginning of 2023, Sechler left his role at PlayStation, where he worked for nearly a decade, to partner with multimedia company Blumhouse Productions on their newest project: video game publishing.

Insidious: The Red Door's Second Trailer Is Flooded With Horrifying Jump Scares

Pauli Poisuo | Looper.com | Jun 6th, 2023
A new trailer for "Insidious: The Red Door" has arrived to take us further into the Further, proving once and for all that the movie will be a worthy sequel.

Teaser Trailer: "Five Nights at Freddy's"

Garth Franklin | Dark Horizons | May 17th, 2023
Shortly after the release of the first posters a few hours ago, Blumhouse Productions has premiered the teaser trailer for its film adaptation of the video game franchise “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. The story follows a troubled security guard (Josh Hutcherson) as he begins working at the now-defunct family-friendly Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his […]

Blumhouse’s ‘Imaginary’ Gets 2024 Release Date From Lionsgate

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | May 10th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: The Blumhouse Jeff Wadlow directed horror movie, Imaginary, will be released by Lionsgate on Feb. 2, 2024. It’s the first time in quite some time that the two studios have teamed up.
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Scoot McNairy To ‘Speak No Evil’ For Blumhouse & Universal

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | May 4th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Argo actor Scoot McNairy is the latest to join the cast of Speak No Evil, the Blumhouse and Universal psychological horror thriller from writer/director James Watkins.
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Blumhouse President on Film Industry, Move Toward Gaming

Bloomberg Markets: The Close | Bloomberg | May 4th, 2023
Blumhouse, a media company that focuses mainly on scary films has also moved into the gaming industry. President Abhijay Prakash says there is a big passion for scary stories, and discusses theatre vs. streaming releases, growth of the movie industry, costs, and the writers strike, in an interview with Romaine Bostick and Lucas Shaw in Los Angeles.
Bloomberg

The Year Horror Went Highbrow

Maxine Wally | W Magazine | May 3rd, 2023
The genre has evolved, expanded and exploded in popularity. What’s behind our collective fascination with fear?
Art by Eddie Guy, Images courtesy of Everett Collection

CinemaCon Scared Sh*tless by ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Trailer

Ryan Lattanzio | IndieWire | Apr 27th, 2023
A first-look trailer at David Gordon Green’s new “Exorcist” movie featuring Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn is as terrifying as you imagined.
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Mackenzie Davis Joins James McAvoy In Blumhouse And Universal’s ‘Speak No Evil’ Remake

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Apr 24th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Mackenzie Davis is set to join the cast of Speak No Evil for Blumhouse and Universal. The film, which will be released Aug. 9, 2024, and is a new adaptation of the acclaimed Danish horror sensation Gæsterne (Speak No Evil), about a family invited for a weekend at an idyllic country house—a dream holiday that warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Taylor Jewell/Getty

An ‘Unseen’ Ode to Female Friendship - Character Media

Jasmine Nguyen | Character Media | Apr 21st, 2023
How the Paramount thriller centered on female friendship led to bonds just as strong off-screen.
Anna Webber

Tribeca Festival TV Lineup: Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Full Circle’, ‘Horror Of Dolores Roach’, ‘Walking Dead: Dead City’, ‘Outlander’ & More

Denise Petski | Deadline | Apr 20th, 2023
The 2023 Tribeca Festival has announced its lineup of world premieres of new and returning television, including the world premieres of Steven Soderbergh’s Max series Full Circle about a botched kidnapping that reveals long-held secrets in present-day New York City, Prime Video’s Sweeney Todd-inspired The Horror of Dolores Roach and BET+’s Diarra From Detroit, a dark comedy executive produced by Kenya Barris that centers on a divorcing school teacher.
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Amélie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, Nancy Lenehan & Jodi Long Join Blumhouse & Atomic Monster For A ‘Night Swim’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Apr 19th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s Night Swim from writer/director Bryce McGuire has added Amélie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, Nancy Lenehan, and Jodi Long to the cast. The group have joined Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon in the pic which hits theaters on Jan. 19, 2024.
Amélie Hoeferle: Jonathon Wade, Gavin Warren: Isabelle Bataglin, Nancy Lenehan: Dana Patrick, Jodi Long: Bobby Quillard

THE HORROR OF DOLORES ROACH: Serving Up Empanadas With A Side Of WTF

FANGORIA | Apr 19th, 2023
From podcast to Prime Video this July. Based on the 2018 hit podcast, the series is produced by Blumhouse and will consist of eight episodes. All eight of those will premiere on July 7, but we've got your official first look images right here.
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Insidious: The Red Door Exclusive Trailer

IGN | Apr 19th, 2023
IGN exclusively premieres the first trailer for Insidious: The Red Door, which is billed as “the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga.” Patrick Wilson is not only back to star but also makes his directorial debut.

James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller ‘Speak No Evil’

Aaron Couch | The Hollywood Reporter | Apr 17th, 2023
James McAvoy is getting back in business with Blumhouse, the studio behind his M. Night Shyamalan features Split and Glass. The actor is set to star in Speak No Evil, a remake of the Danish psychological horror thriller Gæsterne.
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Blumhouse Hires Christina Gizoni As VP Marketing & Communications

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Apr 13th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Christina Gizoni has joined Blumhouse as VP, Marketing and Communications. In this new role, she’ll be working to support Blumhouse’s theatrical film titles and the studio’s overall brand.
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Blumhouse & Sony’s ‘They Listen’ Adds Isaac Bae

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Apr 10th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse-Sony horror film They Listen has added Isaac Bae to the growing cast which includes John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu, Wyatt Lindner and Ben Youcef.
Shandon Youngclaus

Blumhouse Horror ‘Night Swim’ Moves Up January Release

Mia Galuppo | The Hollywood Reporter | Apr 7th, 2023
Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon star in the Universal movie from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.

Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Confirmed For October Release

GameSpot | Apr 6th, 2023
Haunted animatronics hit the big screen just in time for Halloween.

Blumhouse & Sony’s Horror Pic ‘They Listen’ Adds Wyatt Lindner

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Apr 5th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Wyatt Lindner has been cast in Chris Weitz’s horror title They Listen. He joins previously announced John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, Havana Rose Liu and Ben Youcef in the Depth of Field production.
Angela Lee

‘M3GAN’ meets ‘Emily In Paris’ in spoof sequel trailer

Ali Shutler | NME | Apr 2nd, 2023
Blumhouse celebrated April Fool’s Day by sharing a fake trailer for the upcoming 'M3GAN' sequel that takes inspiration from 'Emily In Paris'

There’s One Thing That Would Make Jason Blum Quit the Industry

Eric Kohn,Anne Thompson | IndieWire | Mar 31st, 2023
In a wide-ranging conversation for IndieWire’s Screen Talk, the veteran producer shared his vision of the film business and his big plans for the future.

Blumhouse Acquires Rights to Adapt the Viral Paranormal Story of Deborah and Jessica Moffitt (EXCLUSIVE)

McKinley Franklin | Variety | Mar 30th, 2023
Blumhouse has acquired the screen rights to the viral paranormal story of Deborah and Jessica Moffitt and forthcoming book manuscript, “Mr. Entity: The Moffitt Family Haunting,” Variety…

‘The Sticky’: Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos & Guillaume Cyr To Star; EP Jamie Lee Curtis To Guest Star In Amazon Series

Nellie Andreeva | Deadline | Mar 22nd, 2023
Three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr are set to star in The Sticky, Prime Video’s Canadian comedy series from Blumhouse Television, Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures, Jonathan Levine’s Megamix and Sphere Media.

Elizabeth Lail Gets Ready For Blumhouse’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 22nd, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth Lail has joined the cast of Blumhouse’s feature take of videogame Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is currently shooting in New Orleans.  Lail can currently be seen in the comedy…
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Kat Conner Sterling Boards Blumhouse’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 21st, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Kat Conner Sterling has been cast in Blumhouse’s feature film adaptation of the popular video game Five Nights at Freddy’s. Cameras are rolling on the film in New Orleans.  As previ…
Blumhouse

Jason Blum, Nicole Brown, Charles D. King and Scott Stuber Join American Cinematheque Board of Directors

Chris Gardner | The Hollywood Reporter | Mar 17th, 2023
American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita praised the four executives by saying that "each brings a unique perspective and appreciation of film culture and exhibition."
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Spooky AI Robot M3GAN Is the Latest Star of Heaven by Marc Jacobs' Campaign

YeEun Kim | Hypebae | Mar 15th, 2023
Yes, the robot from that creepy horror film.
Harley Weir/Heaven By Marc Jacobs

Mystery, Murder And THE MANTAWAUK CAVES

Angel Melanson | FANGORIA | Mar 15th, 2023
A new scripted podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Blumhouse Television is coming to your ear holes.

Oscars Week: Historic AAPI award nominations celebrated – AsAmNews

Erin Chew | AsAmNews | Mar 10th, 2023
Gold House pre-Oscars event celebrated the progress & achievements of the AAPI community in film, TV and entertainment
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Stephanie Allain Joins ‘The Exorcist’ As EP, Filming Wraps On Blumhouse Universal Horror Pic

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 10th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran producer Stephanie Allain has joined David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist, as executive producer. In addition, the first film in the trilogy from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek fo…

Blumhouse's Screamwriting Fellowship Announces Exciting First Cohort

Amber T. | FANGORIA | Mar 10th, 2023
These nine up-and-coming horror filmmakers are ones to watch.

‘Dead by Daylight’ Horror Movie Coming From Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang | Variety | Mar 2nd, 2023
“Dead by Daylight” is coming to Hollywood. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are teaming up with Behaviour Interactive, the largest Canadian gaming studio, to develop a feature film adaptation of the hit horror multiplayer game, “Dead by Daylight.”

‘They Listen’: Blumhouse & Sony Turn Up Volume On Horror Pic With Havana Rose Liu

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 1st, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: The cast for Blumhouse Sony’s horror pic They Listen grows louder with the addition of Havana Rose Liu in the Chris Weitz directed and written title. Liu joins John Cho, Katherine Waterstone, Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith Carradine, and Ben Youcef in the Depth of Field production.
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Jennifer Nettles Joins ‘The Exorcist’ in Key Role (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang | Variety | Feb 24th, 2023
Jennifer Nettles has joined the cast of “The Exorcist,” the first film in the new horror trilogy. Details of her part haven’t been revealed, but it’s described as a “primary role.”
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Producer Behind M3gan and The Purge Is Entering the Video Game Business

Lucas Shaw | Bloomberg | Feb 21st, 2023
Blumhouse Productions plans to make a few original games a year.

‘They Listen’: Greg Hill Joins John Cho, Katherine Waterston In Blumhouse Sony Movie

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Feb 10th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse/Sony/Depth of Field’s They Listen has added Greg Hill to the Chris Weitz written and directed feature.
Christina Lyon

Nicole Kidman & Jamie Lee Curtis To Star In & EP Patricia Cornwell’s ‘Kay Scarpetta’ TV Series At Amazon From Liz Sarnoff & Blumhouse

Nellie Andreeva | Deadline | Feb 8th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta books have completed their long journey to the screen with a blockbuster TV series starring Oscar winner Nicole Kidman in the title role and Oscar nominee.
Ruven Afandor/Andrew Eccles

‘The Exorcist’: Blumhouse, Universal & Peacock Horror Redo Sets Olivia Marcum

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Feb 6th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Marcum is the latest to join Blumhouse, Universal, Peacock and Morgan Creek’s next installment of The Exorcist.
Cathryn Farnsworth

Lionsgate Acquiring Blumhouse Thriller ‘Imaginary’ To Be Directed By Jeff Wadlow – EFM

Matt Grobar | Deadline | Feb 6th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate is in final negotiations to acquire worldwide rights to Imaginary — a new Blumhouse thriller to be directed by Jeff Wadlow (The Curse of Bridge Hollow).
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Lidya Jewett To Star In ‘The Exorcist’ Movie Reboot From Blumhouse, Universal And Peacock

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Feb 2nd, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that Lidya Jewett will star in The Exorcist, the first film in the rebooted trilogy, which Blumhouse, Morgan Creek, Universal and Peacock scooped up global rights to for $400M.
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Mary Stuart Masterson Joins Blumhouse Adaptation of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

Brent Lang | Variety | Jan 30th, 2023
Mary Stuart Masterson has been cast in Blumhouse’s feature film adaptation of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”
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‘M3GAN 2.0’ To Happen In 2025

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jan 18th, 2023
Nothing to be alarmed about — as we told you, M3GAN 2.0, was inevitable and Universal just set a Jan. 17, 2025 release for the sequel to the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster hit film.
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Atomic Monster & Blumhouse Going For ‘Night Swim’ With Wyatt Russell & Kerry Condon; Bryce McGuire Directing & Writing

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jan 10th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: In their next collaboration following the $30 million-plus opening success of this past weekend’s M3GAN, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are making Night Swim starring Wyatt Russell a…

How ‘M3GAN’ Boogied Her Way To The Box Office Via TikTok; Sequel Already In Works

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jan 8th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: James Wan has been labeled by fans for being responsible for killer doll movies, specifically his Conjuring franchise spinoff, Annabelle. “It’s funny, I really hadn’t d…

'Midnight Mass' star has kid trouble in horror film 'There's Something Wrong With the Children'

EW.com | Jan 6th, 2023
Zach Gilford and Alisha Wainwright discover that the kids are most definitely not alright in trailer for 'There's Something Wrong With the Children.'
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‘M3GAN’ Makes Us Ask (Again): Who’s Afraid of Dancing Robots?

Jan 6th, 2023
In the movie “M3GAN,” a robot doll’s sinister virtuosity plays on the mixture of amusement and deep unease that dancing robots often provoke.

‘M3GAN’ Review: This Killer-Robot Horror Comedy Was Built to Delight

Kate Erbland | IndieWire | Jan 4th, 2023
All hail Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone for bringing us a new murder doll, one that’s built to rule them all.
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'M3GAN' Is the Killer-Robot Blair Waldorf You Didn't Know You Needed

K. Austin Collins | Rolling Stone | Jan 4th, 2023
This cheeky horror film from producers Jason Blum and James Wan boasts a dancing and singing AI robot doll on a killing spree and Allison Williams as a roboticist.
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Could M3GAN kick Annabelle's ass? An EW investigation

EW.com | Jan 3rd, 2023
The 'M3GAN' team weigh in on whether their robot killer could defeat the haunted doll Annabelle.

2022 Was the Year That Horror Movies Became Prom Queen

Jan 3rd, 2023
Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily BeastMaybe it’s the pandemic, or maybe the selection’s just been really good lately, but horror is so hot right now. From blockbusters like Jordan Peele’s Nope to surprise stunners like Smile and Terrifier 2, the little genre that could has once again been overperforming at the box office. This year, however, it feels like the trend has gotten even more pronounced. Ti West sprang the existence of two secret X sequels on us (the first of which has alre

2022 Domestic Box Office Postmortem: Disney Leads In A Year Of Continued Repair From Pandemic

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Dec 31st, 2022
The motion picture industry remains in a state of rehabilitation. Just look at the majors’ domestic box office alone. Back in 2019, four studios grossed over a billion apiece, with Disney-Fox…

Pete Hammond’s 10, OK 11, Best Movies Of 2022

Pete Hammond | Deadline | Dec 28th, 2022
It seems this time of year every critic is going to weigh in with their 10 Best List for something or other. It is what we do at the end of the year, and 2022 is no different. And as I always do, I…

The 22 Most Talked-About Red Carpet Looks of 2022

Julian Sancton Editor | The Hollywood Reporter | Dec 26th, 2022
As in-person events came roaring back, so did boundary-breaking style, including Timothée Chalamet’s backless jumpsuit, Rihanna’s baby-bump-baring fit, and Bella Hadid’s emperor’s-new-clothes stunt.

Jason Blum on Why ‘Vertigo’ Is the Best Movie for Being ‘Lost in Another Reality’

Jason Blum | Variety | Dec 21st, 2022
This essay is one of several contributed by filmmakers and actors as part of Variety’s 100 Greatest Movies of All Time package. What I’ve always loved about movies is the way one can ta…

The Best Film Scores of 2022

Bill Desowitz | IndieWire | Dec 20th, 2022
From Michael Giacchino to Michael Abels, a number of the best film composers working today were on their game in 2022

The Best Cinematography of 2022

Jim Hemphill | IndieWire | Dec 19th, 2022
From the cockpit to the stage, in subterranean tunnels and miraculously lit stop-motion, there were no more arresting moving images than these.

Mary Stuart Masterson and Piper Rubio have been cast in Blumhouse’s ‘FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S’ movie

@DiscussingFilm | Twitter | Dec 17th, 2022
Masterson will play a villain and Rubio will play Abby, Mikes younger sister.
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Ready to see a great movie? These are the best films of 2022, ranked

Dec 16th, 2022
Blockbusters have returned big time in 2022 – and they're pretty good! It's time to catch up on the best films, big and small, of this year.

Blumhouse’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Sets Josh Hutcherson & Matthew Lillard

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Dec 16th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson are set for Blumhouse’s feature take of the popular video game Five Nights at Freddy’s.
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John Cho & Katherine Waterston To Star In Sony-Blumhouse’s ‘They Listen’, Horror Pic To Hit Cinemas Late Summer

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Dec 16th, 2022
John Cho and Katherine Waterston will headline Sony-Blumhouse-Depth of Field’s They Listen, directed by Chris Weitz.
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The 42 Best Movies of 2022 So Far (and 1 More We Can’t Wait For)

Evan Romano | Men's Health | Dec 13th, 2022
A problematic classical music conductor, Jordan Peele going full Spielberg, and the return of the Na'vi. 2022 really has it all.
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5 Best TV Shows Produced By Blumhouse

Aya Tsintziras | Gamerant | Dec 1st, 2022
Blumhouse is beloved for their excellent horror movies, and Blumhouse Television has produced great shows like Into The Dark and Sharp Objects.

‘Nanny’ Review: A New Job That Swallows Her Life

Manohla Dargis | The New York Times | Nov 22nd, 2022
Nikyatu Jusu’s new film, about a Senegalese woman who works as a babysitter in New York, plays like an immigration drama and a cruel labor farce.
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Jason Blum on the Reaction to Prospective Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Merger: ‘The Fans Went Crazy’

Angelique Jackson | Variety | Nov 18th, 2022
Blumhouse founder Jason Blum and his fellow horror maestro James Wan (the vision behind Atomic Monster) were the talk of the town on Wednesday when news broke that they were in advance talks to mer…

Hollywood Horror Blockbuster: Two Leading Producers Will Soon Join Forces

Nov 16th, 2022
Jason Blum and James Wan are in advanced talks to merge their companies and create a massive horror film factory.

Nikyatu Jusu’s Fables The director of Nanny, this year’s most acclaimed film at Sundance, blends West African folklore and horror.

Angelica Jade Bastién | Vulture | Nov 9th, 2022
The director of Nanny, this year’s most acclaimed film at Sundance, blends West African folklore and horror.
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Inside the evolution and history of horror flicks

TODAY.com | Oct 31st, 2022
Slasher and horror films have become more sophisticated over the years thanks to directors like Jordan Peele, but they’re no less scary! NBC’s Joe Fryer reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight on the history of horror movies just in time for Halloween.

Rising stars of the entertainment business: Meet 26 standout creative execs at companies like Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, and more

Elaine Low, Reed Alexander, Lucia Moses, Claire Atkinson | Business Insider | Oct 29th, 2022
Insider's first-ever list of top young execs driving storytelling, innovation, and inclusion in Hollywood highlights standouts from Amazon, Lucasfilm, Hulu and more.

From 'Halloween Ends' to 'The Exorcist': Inside Blumhouse Productions

ABC News | ABC News | Oct 28th, 2022
Jamie Lee Curtis talks her final appearance in 'Halloween Ends' and Leslie Odom Jr. talks his role in the upcoming Exorcist reboot produced by Blumhouse, the innovative studio reinventing horror.

How horror became Hollywood's safe bet in a scary box office climate

Los Angeles Times | Oct 28th, 2022
Horror movies have always had a dedicated fan base. But as other genres lose their power, scary films have become a much-needed hotbed of creativity and commercial power.

‘Soft & Quiet’: Why the Year’s Most Terrifying Film Was Shot Four Times in a Row

Kate Erbland | IndieWire | Oct 20th, 2022
Exclusive: Check out the first trailer for Beth de Araújo’s heart-pounding feature debut, as the filmmaker tells IndieWire about her unique production schedule.

‘Soft & Quiet’: Momentum Pictures Picks Up Blumhouse SXSW Thriller

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Oct 14th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Momentum Pictures has acquired distribution rights in the US, Canada, and UK to Soft & Quiet, the debut feature from filmmaker Beth de Araújo which made its world premiere at SX…

Blumhouse’s ‘Spawn’ Enlists New Writing Team Including Scott Silver, Malcolm Spellman, & Matt Mixon

Christian Hubbard | Full Circle Cinema | Oct 5th, 2022
The long-in-development 'Spawn' movie from Blumhouse has tapped a new team of writers to write a new script.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie Finds Its Director in Emma Tammi

Borys Kit | The Hollywood Reporter | Oct 5th, 2022
Blumhouse, which is producing the horror thriller, has Jim Henson’s Creature Shop working to bring the game’s favorite animatronic characters to life.

Blumhouse President: Keeping Budgets Low Is a 'Mindset'

TheWrap | Sep 30th, 2022
Office With a View: Abhijay Prakash credits the production company's "elasticity" as it expands into scripted and nonfiction TV

Finn Jones Investigates An Eerie Painting In The Visitor [EXCLUSIVE CLIP]

Tatiana Hullender | Screen Rant | Sep 29th, 2022
Screen Rant presents an exclusive clip from upcoming horror thriller The Visitor, which premieres on digital and on Demand on October 7.

Variety’s Women’s Impact Report Class of 2022

Mike Wass | Variety | Sep 28th, 2022
Variety’s Power of Women issue celebrates the importance of giving back — no matter what obstacles you face. And this year’s slate of honorees do that with grace, dignity and guts. Elizabeth …

'Mr. Harrigan's Phone' trailer reveals the call is coming from inside the coffin

EW.com | Sep 15th, 2022
Connect with the latest trailer for the Netflix adaptation of Stephen King's novella 'Mr. Harrigan's Phone'

Blumhouse Television Ups Chris Dickie to Head of Scripted Development and Programming (EXCLUSIVE)

Jennifer Maas | Variety | Sep 15th, 2022
Blumhouse Television has promoted Chris Dickie to executive vice president of scripted development and programming, Variety has learned exclusively. A five-year veteran of the Jason Blum-founded co…

Andy Cohen Comedy 'Most Talkative' in the Works at NBC

TheWrap | Sep 14th, 2022
A coming-of-age comedy based on the life of Andy Cohen is in the works at NBC, with Cohen serving as EP along with Emmy-winning director Todd Holland.

'Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror' Docuseries Coming to Epix in October [Exclusive]

Ryan O'Rourke | Collider | Sep 14th, 2022
The five-part series exploring America's love of horror launches on October 2.

Hold On, We’re Getting a Call... from ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’

Netflix Tudum | Sep 1st, 2022
Presenting a first look at the new Stephen King adaptation, directed and written by John Lee Hancock.

The Visitor: Exclusive Official Trailer - IGN

IGN | Sep 1st, 2022

When Robert and his wife Maia move to her childhood home, he discovers an old portrait of his likeness in the attic - a man referred to only as ‘The Visitor’. Soon he finds himself descending down a frightening rabbit hole in an attempt to discover the true identity of his mysterious doppelgänger, only to realize that every family has its own terrifying secrets. The psychological horror-thriller stars Finn Jones, Jessica McNamee, Dane Rhodes, and Donna Biscoe. Justin P. Lange directs from a screenplay by Adam Mason & Simon Boyes. The Visitor releases on October 7, 2022, on digital and On Demand, and premieres on EPIX in December. Distributors are Paramount Home Entertainment and EPIX, and producing studios are Blumhouse Television and EPIX.

'The Visitor' - Death Follows Images and Artwork from Blumhouse TV and EPIX [Exclusive]

Brad Miska | Bloody Disgusting! | Aug 31st, 2022
Paramount Home Entertainment will release the psychological horror/thriller film The Visitor on Digital and On Demand on October 7, 2022, and it will

See First Trailer for Sundance Winner Nanny— Which Director Nikyatu Jusu Calls a 'Sexy Fever Dream'

Peoplemag | Aug 31st, 2022
Star Anna Diop describes 'Nanny' as 'haunting,' while costar Michelle Monaghan tells PEOPLE it's 'from a filmmaker who has such a unique and critical voice'

'The Visitor' - Death Follows Images and Artwork from Blumhouse TV and EPIX [Exclusive]

Brad Miska | Bloody Disgusting! | Aug 31st, 2022
Paramount Home Entertainment will release the psychological horror/thriller film The Visitor on Digital and On Demand on October 7, 2022, and it will

'Mr. Harrigan’s Phone' - Stephen King Movie Coming to Netflix in October

John Squires | Bloody Disgusting! | Aug 30th, 2022
An adaptation of one of the stories featured in Stephen King‘s recent four-novella collection If It Bleeds (2020), the feature film Mr. Harrigan’s Phone

Barbie Ferreira Joins Ariana DeBose in Prime Video Thriller ‘House of Spoils’ (Exclusive)

Borys Kit | The Hollywood Reporter | Aug 29th, 2022
Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy are directing the feature.

Ariana DeBose Set For Prime Video Blumhouse Culinary Thriller ‘House Of Spoils’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Aug 18th, 2022
West Side Story Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will star in the Prime Video and Blumhouse Television psychological thriller House of Spoils, playing an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant but…

Blumhouse's 'The Black Phone' shows that horror, and original storytelling have a place at the box office

Sarah Whitten | CNBC | Aug 12th, 2022
Blumhouse and Universal's "The Black Phone" has surpassed $150 million at the global box office.

‘Insidious 5’: Peter Dager, Sinclair Daniel and Hiam Abbass Newest Additions To Cast For Next Installment

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Aug 5th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Screen Gems and Stage 6 Films are set to start production on Insidious 5, the latest installment in the hit horror series with Sinclair Daniel, Peter Dager, and Hiam Abbass joining retur…

Cyndi Lauper Joins Justina Machado in Amazon Series ‘Horror of Dolores Roach’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson | Variety | Aug 1st, 2022
Cyndi Lauper has signed on for a recurring guest role in the upcoming Amazon series “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” Variety has learned exclusively. Lauper will appear in the show opposi…

Sundance Horror Hit 'Nanny' Dated for Theatrical and Amazon Release in Late 2022

John Squires | Bloody Disgusting! | Aug 1st, 2022
After winning the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Nikyatu Jusu‘s horror movie Nanny was picked up by Blumhouse and Amazon, and we’ve learned this afternoon that it’s first coming to theaters on November 23, 2022. Nanny will then debut on Amazon Prime Video on December 16, 2022.

‘The Youth Governor’ Trailer: Teens Compete For (Simulated) Chance To Lead America’s Most Populous State

Matthew Carey | Deadline | Jul 26th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: A new documentary from Greenwich Entertainment may give hope to people concerned about the future of American democracy. The Youth Governor, set for theatrical release on August 26 and s…

‘Battersea Poltergeist’ Scripted & Unscripted Series Land at Peacock for Development (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson | Variety | Jul 7th, 2022
The scripted and unscripted series based on “The Battersea Poltergeist” from Blumhouse Television and Maniac Productions have been set up at Peacock for development, Variety has learned…

Blumhouse Names Lisa Niedenthal Head Of Physical Production, Promotes Jon Romano To SVP

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jul 5th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse is centralizing their physical production groups across film and television into one department, led by Lisa Niedenthal, a four-year TV vet for the studio. Jon Romano, who join…

Get out: The rise and rise of queer horror

EW.com | Jun 30th, 2022
A new wave of queer horror films is burying homophobic stereotypes while still scaring the hell out of audiences.

‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’: Marc Maron, Jean Yoon, Judy Reyes & Jeffery Self To Recur On Amazon Series

Rosy Cordero | Deadline | Jun 29th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Marc Maron (GLOW), Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience), Judy Reyes (Succession, Better Things), and Jeffery Self (Search Party) have joined the cast of Amazon’s The Horror of Dolores Roa…

Blumhouse Unveils New Motion Logo On ‘The Black Phone’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Jun 27th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse revealed a new motion logo this weekend on their new horror movie, The Black Phone, which overpowered in its 3-day debut to $23.6 million. The new logo preceded the Scott Derri…

A maniac stalks a conversion therapy camp in new 'They/Them' teaser

EW.com | Jun 24th, 2022
A masked killer targets a conversion therapy camp in the new teaser for the Kevin Bacon slasher 'They/Them.'

HBO docuseries “The Anarchists” from Blumhouse set for July 10 premiere

Jun 24th, 2022
HBO has slated the original documentary series The Anarchists, directed by Todd Schramke and produced by Blumhouse Television, to debut on July 10 with new episodes airing subsequent Sundays.

Blumhouse TV and Paper Pictures to Adapt ‘Blind Spot’ By ‘Girl on the Train’ Author Paula Hawkins (EXCLUSIVE)

Selome Hailu | Variety | Jun 22nd, 2022
Blumhouse Television has acquired the rights to Paula Hawkins’ 2022 novella “Blind Spot,” Variety has learned exclusively. Blumhouse and Paper Pictures will develop the thriller as a streaming movie, with a search for talent currently underway.

Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures And Blumhouse Developing Lizzie Johnson’s ‘Paradise: One Town’s Struggle To Survive An American Wildfire’ As Feature FIlm

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Jun 22nd, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse are developing Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle To Survive an American Wildfire, as a feature film. They will also take stor…

How Casting Helped ‘The Thing About Pam’ Walk a Tricky Tonal Tightrope

Jim Hemphill | IndieWire | Jun 22nd, 2022
Finding the actors for a TV series based on a true story “goes beyond physical resemblance” casting director Terri Taylor tells IndieWire.

Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures And Blumhouse Developing Lizzie Johnson’s ‘Paradise: One Town’s Struggle To Survive An American Wildfire’ As Feature Film

Justin Kroll | Deadline | Jun 22nd, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse are developing Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, as a feature film. They will also take stor…

Blumhouse Chief Jason Blum Donates $10 Million to Vassar College Scholarships

Carson Burton | Variety | Jun 21st, 2022
Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse, will make a $10 million gift to Vassar College to supplement the college’s financial aid funds, Vassar president Elizabeth Bradley disclosed Tuesday. The d…

The Devil Was in the Details for the Creators of ‘The Thing About Pam’

Jim Hemphill | IndieWire | Jun 15th, 2022
Renée Zellweger, showrunner Jenny Klein, hair department head Lawrence Davis, and others tell IndieWire about painstakingly re-creating the world and crimes of Pam Hupp.

2022 Outfest L.A. To Open With World Premiere Of Billy Porter’s ‘Anything’s Possible,’ Will Close With World Premiere Of John Logan’s ‘They/Them’

Tom Tapp | Deadline | Jun 9th, 2022
Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival today announced a star-studded lineup of galas and centerpiece events that will punctuate its 40th anniversary, which will be celebrated from July 14-24 in …

Renée Zellweger Retells the Truth

Television Academy | Jun 7th, 2022
Fans of true crime — like Renée Zellweger — can't get enough of that soda-slurping slayer, Pam Hupp. The star got so hooked on the podcast, she jumped into the NBC show, The Thing About Pam.

Jason Blum & Blumhouse Set For American Cinematheque’s Power Of Cinema Award

Erik Pedersen | Deadline | May 24th, 2022
This is the house that Jason built — and the American Cinematheque will celebrate both this year. The cultural arts org will present Jason Blum and his company Blumhouse with the 2022 Power o…

Blumhouse Names Universal’s Abhijay Prakash as President (EXCLUSIVE)

Matt Donnelly | Variety | May 16th, 2022
Abhijay Prakash has been named president of Blumhouse, the genre juggernaut founded by Jason Blum over twenty years ago. Prakash joins the company from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, whe…

Tribeca Festival: B.J. Novak’s ‘Vengeance’ to Make World Premiere as Centerpiece Screening (Exclusive)

Hilary Lewis | The Hollywood Reporter | May 12th, 2022
The 'Office' alum's feature directorial debut stars Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Boyd Holbrook, J. Smith-Cameron and Dove Cameron.

Olivia Holt, Kiernan Shipka, Julie Bowen & Randall Park Are ‘Totally Killer’ In Prime Video & Blumhouse Slasher Comedy

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | May 12th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Production starts today in Vancouver on the new Prime Video and Blumhouse Television horror-comedy slasher feature Totally Killer, starring Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina…

"Genius I tell you": Internet loves "They/Them" as name of LGBT horror film

Newsweek | May 12th, 2022
The film, with its title pronounced "They Slash Them," takes place in a conversion therapy camp and stars Kevin Bacon and Anna Chlumsky.

Exclusive: Check Out The Trailer And Poster For UNHUMAN

FANGORIA | May 9th, 2022
FREAKY and I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER series alum are joining forces to battle some UNHUMAN entities.

Epix Docuseries ‘Fall River,’ Oxygen’s ‘Cold Justice’ Among CrimeCon’s First-Ever Clue Awards Winners (EXCLUSIVE)

Wilson Chapman | Variety | May 1st, 2022
Epix’s four-part docuseries “Fall River” and Oxygen’s “Cold Justice” were among the key winners of CrimeCon’s first annual Clue Awards, announced on Saturday nig…

Netflix Greenlights Blumhouse Martial Arts Actioner ‘Absolute Dominion’

Scott Roxborough | The Hollywood Reporter | Apr 29th, 2022
Julie Ann Emery, Patton Oswalt, Alex Winter and Reagan Gomez are among the cast of Blumhouse Television's new film from 'Green Street' and 'Punisher' director Lexi Alexander.

‘The Thing About Pam’ Marks NBC’s Top Newcomer, Gives ‘Dateline’s Pam Hupp Episode Boost

Alexandra Del Rosario | Deadline | Apr 27th, 2022
The NBC limited series The Thing About Pam, starring Renée Zellweger, concluded its run on Tuesday, April 13, but has clearly made its mark for the network as its top-rated new series of the 2021-2…

Opinion | A Scrappier Model for Netflix Might Be More Sustainable

Jason Blum | The New York Times | Apr 27th, 2022
There’s one surefire way of controlling costs while increasing quality.

Exclusive: 'Torn Hearts' Trailer Reveals a Bloody Take on Country Music Stardom Starring Katey Sagal

Jack King | Collider | Apr 20th, 2022
Yeehaw, folks. If you're a fan of Jessie Buckley's barnstorming performance in Nashville rising star drama Wild Rose, but ever wondered why it doesn't end with her bludgeoning her competition with an acoustic guitar, Torn Hearts, 12 Hour Shift director Brea Grant's latest feature, might just be up your street.

Watch The Exclusive Trailer For 'Our Father,' Netflix's Latest True Crime Doc

Women's Health | Apr 14th, 2022
While searching for her half-siblings, one woman accidentally makes a life-changing discovery.

Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist Comedy Series ‘The Sticky’ Lands Series Order At Amazon From Blumhouse TV & Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures

Peter White | Deadline | Apr 13th, 2022
The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, which saw more than $14M of Quebec’s national maple syrup reserves stolen a decade ago, is the basis for a new comedy series. Amazon has ordered Canadian origi…

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Apr 7th, 2022
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‘Vikings: Valhalla,’ ‘Worst Roommate Ever’ Just Behind Reigning No. 1 ‘Inventing Anna’ on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10

Jennifer Maas | Variety | Mar 31st, 2022
Netflix shows “Vikings: Valhalla” and “Worst Roommate Ever” both racked up more than 1 billion minutes watched during the week of Feb. 28-March 6, per Nielsen’s newly …

Black Women Filmmakers Are Leading Horror’s Next Exciting Era

Condé Nast | Teen Vogue | Mar 31st, 2022
They follow in a long tradition of Black filmmakers in the horror genre.

Blumhouse, WWE’s Vince McMahon Drama Tags in ‘Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Writers

Rick Porter | The Hollywood Reporter | Mar 30th, 2022
Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will serve as showrunners on the project.

Renée Zellweger Lets Down Her Guard. (Sort Of.)

Harper's BAZAAR | Mar 24th, 2022
The actor has withstood three decades in an unrelenting spotlight, emerging time and time again with an Oscar in hand. Her next act—on screen and off—is full of surprises.

‘Scream’ or ‘Scream’? Hollywood Loves Sequels So Much Not Even the Names Change

Chris Kornelis | WSJ | Mar 21st, 2022
Titles may sound the same, even if they are different movies; ‘as close to the original as possible’

‘The Thing About Pam’ Premiere Ratings Jump Nearly 400% With a Week of Delayed Viewing (EXCLUSIVE)

Jennifer Maas | Variety | Mar 21st, 2022
The series premiere of NBC’s Renée Zellweger-led limited series “The Thing About Pam” has increased its key demo rating by nearly 400% when counting a week’s worth of delayed and digita…

Blumhouse, Prime Video Acquire ‘Nanny,’ Nikyatu Jusu’s Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner

Angelique Jackson | Variety | Mar 16th, 2022
Sundance 2022’s top prize winner, filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu’s “Nanny,” has been acquired by Blumhouse and Prime Video. The companies jointly secured worldwide rights for the ho…

Blumhouse & Epix Announce New Thriller ‘The Passenger’ Starring Kyle Gallner and Johnny Berchtold

Rosy Cordero | Deadline | Mar 15th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Gallner (Scream 5) and Johnny Berchtold (Gaslit) have been cast in lead roles in Blumhouse Television and Epix’s latest dramatic-thriller The Passenger directed by Carter Smith. The…

Jason Blum Open To Exhibitors’ Ticket Price Hikes For Tentpoles, Theatrical Day & Date; Teases ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ – SXSW Studio

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 13th, 2022
Last weekend when AMC CEO Adam Aron let the cat out of the bag, that his circuit was charging more for The Batman in its first eight days than other titles on the marquee, some producers grumbled. …

Blumhouse Boards Upcoming SXSW Beth de Araújo Thriller ‘Soft & Quiet’

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Mar 10th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse is coming on board Beth de Araújo’s SXSW debut Soft & Quiet, which is making its festival premiere in the narrative feature competition on Saturday. CAA Media Finance and B…

Blumhouse Television Promotes Marc Barson To Head Of Business & Legal Affairs

Peter White | Deadline | Mar 10th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Marc Barson has been upped at Blumouse Television. Barson, who was SVP, Business and Legal Affairs and Co-Head of Business and Legal Affairs at The Thing About Pam producer, has been pro…

‘Vikings Valhalla’ Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A Surprising New Show

Paul Tassi | Forbes | Mar 9th, 2022
Here's what new show has knocked Vikings Valhalla off the #1 spot in Netflix's top 10 list.

B.J. Novak’s Comedic Thriller ‘Vengeance,’ Starring Issa Rae and Ashton Kutcher, Sets Summer Release Date

Rebecca Rubin | Variety | Feb 10th, 2022
“Vengeance,” a darkly comedic thriller starring Issa Rae and Ashton Kutcher, is coming to theaters this summer. Focus Features has scheduled the film to open on July 29. It will hit the…

Rob Savage’s ‘Dashcam’ Acquired by Momentum Pictures

Beatrice Verhoeven | The Hollywood Reporter | Feb 10th, 2022
The Blumhouse-produced film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September.

‘One Day at a Time’ Star, EP Reunite for Amazon’s ‘Horror of Dolores Roach’

Rick Porter | The Hollywood Reporter | Feb 3rd, 2022
Justina Machado will topline the series based on the podcast of the same name; Gloria Calderón Kellett has joined as an executive producer.

Renée Zellweger Is Unrecognizable as a Midwestern Murdering Mom

Condé Nast | Vanity Fair | Feb 2nd, 2022
Inside the Oscar winner’s surreal transformation in the true-crime series ‘The Thing About Pam.’

Hollywood Suite Invites Viewers “Into the Dark” With Blumhouse Television Horror Series

Rue Morgue | Jan 25th, 2022
The exclusive Canadian premiere of 24-Film anthology kicks off on February 14th.

Blumhouse Television Sets Stephen King Novel ‘Later’ For Limited Series To Star Lucy Liu; Raelle Tucker-Scripted The Pilot

Mike Fleming Jr | Deadline | Jan 25th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse Television has landed the rights to turn Stephen King’s bestselling novel Later into a limited series star vehicle for Lucy Liu…

Epix & Blumhouse Casts Jolene Purdy & Midori Francis For TV Movie Thriller ‘Unseen’; Yoko Okumura To Direct

Alexandra Del Rosario | Deadline | Jan 20th, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Unseen is the next project from Epix’s and Blumhouse’s eight TV movie deal, and will star Jolene Purdy (The White Lotus) and Midori Francis (The Sex Lives of College Girls). …

Blumhouse Taps Joy Oana as Head of Human Resources (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang | Variety | Jan 14th, 2022
Joy Oana is joining Blumhouse as head of human resources, a position with oversight across the company’s film and television arms. Oana replaces Karine Shahar, who is leaving the company to r…

Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report 2021: Top Negotiators Behind Mega Deals

Robert Marich | Variety | Dec 8th, 2021
As the industry consolidated and expanded over the past year, these top financiers, attorneys, executives and entrepreneurs forged the major game-changing deals that changed the showbiz landscape.

Kyle Richards Closes Deal to Reprise Role in ‘Halloween Ends’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Elizabeth Wagmeister | Variety | Dec 7th, 2021
Kyle Richards is reprising her original “Halloween” role once again in “Halloween Ends,” the final installment in David Gordon Green’s new trilogy of films in the icon…

C21 Theme Festival - Popularity of Sci-Fi and Horror Television Programming

C21media | Dec 6th, 2021
With horror and sci-fi programmes proving more popular than ever, execs including Blumhouse Television’s Chris McCumber speak to Ruth Lawes about what’s driving the trend and where the genres are heading.

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’: Colin O’Brien & Cyrus Arnold Join John Lee Hancock’s Netflix Film

Deadline | Nov 23rd, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Colin O’Brien (Wonka, The Mothership) and Cyrus Arnold (8-Bit Christmas, Just Beyond) have joined the cast of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, Netflix’s film adaptation of the sho…
Courtesy of Christine O’Brien; Kim Newmoney

‘There’s Something Wrong With The Children’ Casts Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew, Alisha Wainwright, Carlos Santos in Horror-Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Nov 17th, 2021
Is there anything scarier than an evil kid? Be it possessed, damned, vampiric or even ghostly, it’s pretty chilling to witness the sugar and spice spoil. The classic horror trope of troubling…
Courtesy Images

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’: Kirby Howell-Baptiste Joins John Lee Hancock’s Netflix Film Based On Stephen King Short Story

Deadline | Oct 27th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry, Killing Eve) is the latest addition to the cast of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, Netflix’s film adaptation of the short story by Stephen King, from Blumhouse …
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

‘Madres’: How Marcella Ochoa And Ariana Guerra Spotlight The Forced Sterilization Of Latinas In Blumhouse Horror Film

Deadline | Oct 26th, 2021
Screenwriter Marcella Ochoa is giving a voice to countless Mexican American women who have been forcefully sterilized in the United States with her Amazon Prime Video and Blumhouse collaboration Ma…
Courtesy of Alex Linares; Personal Courtesy

Ryan Gosling's 'Wolfman’ Movie Taps Derek Cianfrance to Direct and Write

Collider | Oct 26th, 2021
The two previously worked together on ‘Blue Valentine’ and ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’.

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’: Joe Tippett Joins John Lee Hancock’s Netflix Film Based On Stephen King Short Story

Deadline | Oct 25th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown, The Morning Show) has boarded Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, a film adaptation of the short story by Stephen King, which writer-director John Lee Hancock (The…
Servin Lainez

‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Here’: ITV America & Blumhouse TV Scare Up U.S. Reboot Of Hit UK Format

Deadline | Oct 21st, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: ITV America and Blumhouse Television are teaming on a U.S. reboot of long-running British format I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Here – with the horror cranked up. Deadline understands…

Horror king Jason Blum: ‘You have to find new ways to get under people’s skin’

the Guardian | Oct 15th, 2021
The producer behind Get Out, Paranormal Activity, the Purge series and now Halloween talks about Blumhouse’s runaway success, gun control and giving new talent a leg up

‘The Black Phone’ Trailer: Ethan Hawke Is a Terrifying Masked Kidnapper in Blumhouse Horror

Jennifer Yuma | Variety | Oct 13th, 2021
The next nightmare-inducing Blumhouse horror movie is here. Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone,” set to hit theaters on February 4. Star…

The Halloween Kills Team Did a Costumed Red Carpet

Bethy Squires | Vulture | Oct 13th, 2021
Red carpets are back, so why not go all out?

Chilling Details About Brittany Murphy's Final Days Revealed in New Doc: 'She Was in So Much Pain'

PEOPLE.com | Oct 6th, 2021
The Clueless actress tragically died in 2009 at the age of 32. Now a new documentary, What Happened, Brittany Murphy?, airing on HBO Max Oct. 14, reveals more chilling details about Murphy's final days and her relationship with her husband, Simon Monjack, 40, who strangely died just five months after her from similar causes. Monjack's shady past is further explored in the docuseries, produced by Blumhouse Television, that includes interviews with Monjack's mother, Linda, and brother, James, as well as his former fiancée Elizabeth Ragsdale, who says he lied to her about who he was.

Finn Jones & Jessica McNamee To Star In Blumhouse’s Latest Epix TV Movie ‘The Visitor’

Deadline | Oct 5th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Epix and Blumhouse TV have set their next small-screen feature – The Visitor starring Finn Jones and Jessica McNamee. The film, which is directed by Justin P. Lange from a script by Adam…
AP / David Higgs

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’: Donald Sutherland & Jaeden Martell To Star In Netflix Blumhouse Movie – BlumFest

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Oct 1st, 2021
Donald Sutherland and Jaeden Martell are set for the Blumhouse, Ryan Murphy, Netflix production Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, written and directed by John Lee Hancock, based on the short story by Stephen K…

John Logan Blumhouse Horror Film Headed To Peacock, Casts Six – BlumFest

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Oct 1st, 2021
UPDATED with new video link: Today BlumFest it was announced that John Logan’s feature directorial debut, the LGBTQIA+ horror film set at a gay conversion camp, will stream on Peacock. In add…

Tyler Perry, Jason Blum Team for Thriller ‘Help’

Aaron Couch | The Hollywood Reporter | Oct 1st, 2021
Filmmaker Alan McElroy will write and direct, with Perry and Blum producing.

‘The Thing About Pam’: Scott Winant To Direct First Two Episodes Of NBC Drama

Deadline | Sep 28th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The Thing About Pam has found its opening director. Scott Winant, who has directed Breaking Bad, Thirtysomething and My So-Called Life, is to helm the first two episodes of the NBC limited series...
Scott Winant

‘The Thing About Pam’: Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers & Glenn Fleshler Among 5 Cast Additions To NBC Series

Deadline | Sep 24th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Gideon Adlon (Blockers), Sean Bridgers (The Underground Railroad), Glenn Fleshler (True Detective), Suanne Spoke (Station 19) and Mac Brandt (Lovecraft Country) have been cast opposite Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer and Katy Mixon in NBC/Blumhouse’s limited series The Thing About Pam.
NBC

The Buddy System

Television Academy | Sep 20th, 2021
Thirty years of friendship — and creative collaboration — have given Ethan Hawke unique insight into Jason Blum. Sure, he has business smarts, but the secret to Blum’s success, says Hawke, may be his unconventional streak: “He enjoys coloring outside the lines.”
Photo courtesy of Showtime

Do the Hustle

Television Academy | Sep 20th, 2021
As one of Hollywood’s original scream queens, Jamie Lee Curtis was perhaps destined to join forces with horror honcho Jason Blum. But for Curtis, it was the Blum’s character, not his credits, that sealed the deal. Today, they’re collaborating on films — the second installment of Blumhouse’s Halloween reboot, Halloween Kills, opens on October 15 — and an array of TV projects, including a series based on novelist Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling thrillers featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

John Logan Blumhouse LGBTQIA+ Empowerment Feature Sets Theo Germaine As Lead

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Sep 20th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE:  Theo Germaine will star in John Logan’s untitled feature directorial debut, a new horror film for Blumhouse, formerly known as Whistler Camp.  The movie is an LGBTQIA+ empowerment…

Welcome to the Blumhouse: Four fearsome trailers tease Amazon’s new batch of creepy thrillers

SYFY WIRE | Sep 15th, 2021
Amazon served up creep-tastic teasers last month for the next four feature installments in Welcome to the Blumhouse, the streamer’s ongoing creative collaboration with the namesake production company of horror mastermind Jason Blum...
Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

Jamie Lee Curtis on ‘Halloween Kills’ & the Horror Franchise's Enduring Legacy

W Magazine | Sep 13th, 2021
Before receiving the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement award, the ‘Halloween Kills’ star took a trip down memory lane, and laughed all the way.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images

‘This Is The Night’: Coming Of Age Drama From ‘Purge’ Filmmaker James DeMonaco Opens Friday

Deadline | Sep 13th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The Purge franchise architect James DeMonaco has crafted a personal film, which is an ode to cinema, based in his hometown of Staten Island, entitled This Is the Night and the Blumhouse …

All Fired Up

Television Academy | Sep 10th, 2021
At Blumhouse Television, production deals are surging like, well, a house on fire. And it’s not all horror and the supernatural. When disrupter-in-chief Jason Blum decided to add TV to his company portfolio, he knew he’d have to jump into genres with less blood and guts. Even so, his television division is killing it.

Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone Will Premiere At Fantastic Fest This Month — Get Your First Look Here

SlashFilm.com | Sep 9th, 2021
Director Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse Productions have revealed first-look images from upcoming horror movie The Black Phone.
Photo courtesy of Blumhouse and Universal Pictures

Universal to release 'Halloween Kills' in theaters and on Peacock, in bid to boost streaming numbers

Sarah Whitten | CNBC | Sep 9th, 2021
Universal will debut "Halloween Kills" in cinemas and on Peacock on Oct. 15.

‘Halloween Kills’ Going Theatrical Day & Date On Peacock

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Sep 9th, 2021
Universal will be releasing the Blumhouse/Miramax movie Halloween Kills in theaters and on Peacock on Oct. 15. The release date stays the same, the distribution pattern changes up. Why is Uni doing…
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Fantastic Fest 2021 Final Final Wave Features Scott Derrickson's 'The Black Phone' and Netflix's 'There's Someone Inside Your House'

Collider | Sep 9th, 2021
This year's festival goes all-in on horror films from around the globe...
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Jamie Lee Curtis Talks ‘Halloween,’ Venice Golden Lion

Jenelle Riley | Variety | Aug 28th, 2021
By Jamie Lee Curtis’ own admission, she’s had a hell of a career, filled with all sorts of opportunities. “I’m an actor. I write books for children. I create websites and podcasts. I have sold yogu…
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

‘Firestarter’s Michael Greyeyes Signs First-Look Deal With Blumhouse

Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline | Aug 26th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: We have learned that actor and director Michael Greyeyes has inked a first look deal to develop film projects with Blumhouse. Greyeyes stars in Blumhouse/Weed Road Pictures/UniversalR…
Photo Courtesy of David Leyes

Ethan Hawke Horror Film ‘The Black Phone,’ Poised as Next Blumhouse Smash, Traumatizes CinemaCon

Matt Donnelly | Variety | Aug 26th, 2021
Finally, something scarier than the COVID-19 delta variant has come out of CinemaCon 2021. Universal Pictures unveiled a packed trailer for its upcoming Blumhouse horror thriller “The Black P…
Photos courtesy of the Associated Press

‘The Thing About Pam’: Jenny Klein Named Showrunner Of NBC Limited Series As Jessika Borsicsky Exits

Deadline | Aug 24th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Jenny Klein, executive producer on NBC/Blumhouse’s limited series The Thing About Pam, has been elevated to showrunner of the series starring Renée Zellweger and Josh Duhamel...
Photo Courtesy of Theo & Juliet Photography

'Welcome to the Blumhouse' Season 2 Trailer Reveals a New Wave of Spooky Horror Movies

Collider | Aug 24th, 2021
Vampires, elderly ladies, precocious teens and isolated immigrants; there's something for everyone...
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

Let’s Make A Deal: Who’s For Sale In Hollywood And For How Much?

Forbes | Aug 24th, 2021
Valuations for entertainment’s hottest production companies are already soaring and the deal makers are just getting started...
Gregg Deguire/Filmmagic, Visual China Group via Getty Images, Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Filmmagic, Illustration by Forbes

Blumhouse's Black as Night Tells a Vampire Tale From an Entirely New Point of View

Gizmodo | Aug 20th, 2021
Black as Night, written by Sherman Payne (Legacies, Scream: The TV Series, Shameless) and directed by Maritte Lee Go, making her feature film debut. Today, we’ve got the first image from the film and an interview with Lee Go that explains more about what Black as Night is all about...
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

Welcome To The Blumhouse Brings Back-To-Back Double Features To Amazon This October

Fangoria | Aug 20th, 2021
Blumhouse dropped a (technically) quadruple announcement today, this October we are getting four new Blumhouse movies in the form of two double features. Blumhouse is once again partnering with Amazon to give us Bingo Hell, Black as Night, Madres and The Manor premiering October 1 and October 8, respectively...
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

1091 Pictures Buys Martin Shkreli Documentary ‘Pharma Bro’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Aug 18th, 2021
The film was produced by Blumhouse Television and Hodgee Films. 1091 Pictures will release the film digitally starting on Oct. 5...
Photo Courtesy of 1091 Pictures

Exclusive: 'The Manor' Image Teases Barbara Hershey in a Modern Gothic Horror Tale From Director Axelle Carolyn

Collider | Aug 18th, 2021
The Manor, starring Barbara Hershey and directed by Axelle Carolyn, premieres as part of Welcome to the Blumhouse's new slate this October...
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

First-Look at ‘Bingo Hell’; Director Gigi Saul Guerrero Talks Drenching Seniors in Blood and Kicking Ass! [Exclusive]

Bloody Disgusting! | Aug 18th, 2021
Amazon Prime Video’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns this fall with four all-new unique, unsettling thrillers developed with an eye towards original, diverse storytelling...
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

'Madres' Brings a '70s-Tinged Maternal Nightmare to 'Welcome to the Blumhouse' [Exclusive]

/Film | Aug 18th, 2021
Yesterday, Amazon Prime Video and Blumhouse announced the next installment of their Welcome to the Blumhouse film series with four original thrillers from a diverse slate of filmmakers. The films – Bingo Hell, Black as Night, Madres, and The Manor – will premiere worldwide this October exclusively on Prime Video...
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‘Spawn’ Movie Gets ‘Broken City’ Scribe as New Writer (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter | Aug 13th, 2021
Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions is behind the feature which has Todd McFarlane, the creator of the comic and character, attached as director. Blum and McFarlane are producing. Carla Hacken is executive producing...
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Blumhouse Mandating Vaccinations For Full-Time Employees And Across Film & TV Productions

Deadline | Aug 13th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE:  Deadline has learned that Blumhouse is requiring those working on their film and television sets, as well as their full-time employees when they return to office, to be vaccinated. This also includes office visitors...
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‘Heels’ Is a Family Drama, With Body Slams

The New York Times | Aug 13th, 2021
Like most wrestling shows, this Starz series suggests that the sport’s most compelling action happens outside of the ring...
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Producer Jason Blum on the battle around compensation in Hollywood: ‘I hope there will be a lot of lawsuits’

KCRW | Aug 7th, 2021
Producer Jason Blum thinks stars and filmmakers deserve a piece of the profit from their work. So naturally he opposes a push from studios to pay Netflix-style flat fees instead...
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Fantastic Fest 2021's First Wave Includes TITANE, LAMB, BINGO HELL, and More! - Daily Dead

Daily Dead | Aug 6th, 2021
Fantastic Fest returns this September (September 23 - September 30) with a vaccine-required event and a killer lineup of programming, including screenings of Titane, Lamb, Gigi Saul Guerrero's Bingo Hell, and much, much more...
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Vince McMahon Steroid Trial Scripted Series in the Works From WWE, Blumhouse Television

Variety | Jul 26th, 2021
A scripted series about Vince McMahon and his federal steroids trial is in the works from WWE and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television, Variety has learned. Currently titled “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon"...
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Hollywood Head Spinner: Universal Spends Big for New ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy

New York Times | Jul 26th, 2021
The deal, expected to be announced this week, is for more than $400 million and is a direct response to the streaming giants that are upending the film industry’s economics...
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Abby Quinn, Shiloh Fernandez, Joshua Leonard Join Blumhouse and Epix Thriller Set in Music City (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Jul 21st, 2021
Abby Quinn will star in an upcoming Blumhouse and Epix movie set in Nashville opposite Shiloh Fernandez and Joshua Leonard. They join the previously announced Alexxis Lemire and Katey Sagal in the film...
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Alexxis Lemire Joins Blumhouse’s TV Movie ‘Tattered Hearts’ With Katey Sagal For Epix

Deadline | Jul 16th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse has tapped Alexxis Lemire to lead its original movie at Epix, Tattered Hearts (w/t), alongside Katey Sagal. Tattered Hearts comes from Epix’s and Blumhouse’s TV movie partnership...
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Katey Sagal to Topline Blumhouse Movie for Epix (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter | Jul 15th, 2021
The 'Rebel' star will play a reclusive country music legend in 'Tattered Hearts'...
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Gay Conversion Therapy Doc ‘Pray Away’ Releases Emotional Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Jul 12th, 2021
Netflix has released the first trailer for “Pray Away,” the Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum/Blumhouse Television-produced documentary about the so-called “ex-gay” movement...
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Blumhouse TV & ITV America Set Unscripted Overall Deal, Prep Horror Competition Format ‘Escape the Maze’

Deadline | Jun 24th, 2021
Blumhouse Television is scaring up even more moves into the world of unscripted. The company has struck an overall deal with ITV America that covers non-fiction programming...
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Praying to an "Alligator God" Won't Free Robert Mackey and Paul Trucchio

Distractify | Jun 11th, 2021
Robert Mackey and Paul Trucchio were imprisoned for killing and dismembering Lorraine Hatzakorzian. Here's where they both are now...
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Epix & Blumhouse Set High School Horror ‘Unhuman’ For TV Movie Slate, Brianne Tju & Benjamin Wadsworth Among Four Leads

Deadline | Jun 11th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Unhuman will be the second of eight standalone horror and genre films from Epix’s and Blumhouse’s TV movie partnership. From director Marcus Dunstan and writer Paul Soter...
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Blumhouse Adapting Series Based on Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta Books

Variety | Jun 3rd, 2021
Jamie Lee Curtis’ production banner Comet Pictures and Blumhouse Television are developing a one-hour series based on Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta character, a forensic pathologist…
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Justina Machado To Headline ‘The Horror Of Dolores Roach’ Amazon Pilot From Blumhouse Based On Podcast

Deadline | Jun 2nd, 2021
Amazon Studios has given a formal pilot order to The Horror of Dolores Roach, based on the hit Gimlet podcast, with One Day at a Time alumna Justina Machado set to star in the title role...
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‘Firestarter’: Blumhouse Reboot Of Stephen King Classic Finds Its Charlie In Ryan Kiera Armstrong – First Look

Deadline | Jun 2nd, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: American Horror Story and The Tomorrow War actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong has landed the lead role of Charlie in Blumhouse, Weed Road Pictures and Universal’s update of Stephen King’s Firestarter...
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‘Mordeo’: Crypt TV’s Web Thriller Being Adapted As Podcast With Blumhouse TV & iHeartMedia

Deadline | May 26th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Mordeo, the web thriller series from Crypt TV, is getting the audio treatment. Crypt TV has teamed up with Blumhouse Television and iHeartMedia to turn the property into a scripted podcast...
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‘Battersea Poltergeist’ to Be Adapted as Scripted, Unscripted Series by Blumhouse TV and Maniac Productions

Variety | May 25th, 2021
In a competitive situation, Blumhouse Television and Maniac Productions have secured the rights to the BBC Radio 4 podcast “The Battersea Poltergeist.” The two companies will now work to develop...
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Blumhouse & Atomic Monster’s ‘M3GAN’ Adds Ronny Chieng

Deadline | May 25th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE:  Crazy Rich Asians actor and stand-up comedian Ronny Chieng has joined Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s tech horror thriller M3GAN from filmmaker Gerard Johnstone. In the film, scripted by Akela Cooper...
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First Image from Blumhouse’s ‘Firestarter’ Remake Starring Zac Efron Shows Fire Has Officially Been Started

Collider | May 25th, 2021
The first image from Blumhouse's Firestarter shows that fires will, in fact, be started in this remake...
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‘Pray Away,’ Conversion Therapy Doc From Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum, to Debut on Netflix

Variety | May 12th, 2021
“Pray Away,” a documentary that holds a microscope to the “pray away the gay” movement, is coming to Netflix. The film, from executive producers Jason Blum and Ryan Murphy...
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Erika Alexander, Derek Luke & Sam Trammell To Star In Blumhouse’s TV Movie ‘American Refugee’ For Epix

Deadline | May 6th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse and Epix have set the cast for their second television movie American Refugee. Living Single star Erika Alexander, who has appeared in Black Lightning and Wu Tang: An American Saga...
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Ali LeRoi To Direct ‘American Refugee’, Second Blumhouse TV Movie For Epix

Deadline | Apr 14th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Everybody Hates Chris co-creator Ali LeRoi is to direct American Refugee – the second movie in Blumhouse Television’s recent partnership with Epix. This comes after the producers struck a slate deal...
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Blumhouse's The Forever Purge Gets an Earlier Release Date

CBR | Apr 10th, 2021
The Forever Purge, Blumhouse's newest installment in its horror franchise, releases earlier than expected after Top Gun 2 pushes back its release...
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‘Black Widow’ Actress Violet McGraw Joins Allison Williams In Blumhouse & Atomic Monster Thriller ‘M3GAN’

Deadline | Apr 9th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Violet McGraw has been added to the cast of M3GAN, the tech horror thriller from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. The rising star, who will soon make her Marvel debut...
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John Logan To Make Feature Directorial Debut With Blumhouse Horror Movie ‘Whistler Camp’

Deadline | Apr 9th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Three-time Oscar nominated screenwriter John Logan will make his feature directorial debut with Blumhouse’s new horror movie Whistler Camp. Whistler Camp is a queer empowerment story...
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Keith David, Kevin Smith And More Are Presenting At The Chainsaw Awards!

Fangoria | Apr 8th, 2021
Have you marked your calendar for Sunday, April 18 at 8pm ET? You should...
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First Blumhouse-Epix Thriller ‘House on the Bayou’ Sets Three Leads (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Apr 7th, 2021
“A House on the Bayou,” the first straight-to-service movie in a new deal between Blumhouse and Epix, has found its three lead stars...
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Blumhouse Pranks Us With April Fools' El Chupacabras Trailer | The Mary Sue

The Mary Sue | Apr 1st, 2021
For April Fools' Day, Blumhouse released a fake trailer for a fake film, El Chupacabras...
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‘A House On The Bayou’: Lia McHugh Joins Blumhouse/Epix TV Horror Movie

Deadline | Mar 29th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Lia McHugh (Songbird) is set as a lead in A House on the Bayou, the first of eight standalone horror and genre films under a deal with Epix and Blumhouse Television...
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HBO Max Is Taking an Intimate Look at Brittany Murphy’s Life—And “Mysterious” Death

Yahoo | Mar 25th, 2021
A two-part documentary series on the life and death of Brittany Murphy is coming to HBO Max. The doc promises to go beyond the tabloid conspiracy theories...
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New 'Fall River' Trailer Teases Murder Spree During the Satanic Panic in Epix Blumhouse Docuseries

Collider | Mar 24th, 2021
Epix releases the official trailer for Fall River, a four-part docuseries about a true crime case occurring during the height of the Satanic Panic...
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Blumhouse to Produce Original TV Movies for Epix

The Hollywood Reporter | Mar 16th, 2021
The deal is the first of its kind for the premium cable outlet as it looks to expand its roster of originals...
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Tony Award Winner L. Scott Caldwell to Lead Blumhouse Amazon Feature ‘Bingo’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Mar 12th, 2021
L. Scott Caldwell will star in Blumhouse and Amazon’s “Bingo,” the latest thriller on the “Welcome to the Blumhouse” slate. The Tony Award-winning actor...
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Analeigh Tipton Joins Blumhouse Thriller ‘Vengeance’ for Focus Features

Deadline | Mar 10th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Analeigh Tipton has joined the cast of the Focus and Blumhouse thriller Vengeance, B.J. Novak’s directorial debut. Besides directing, Novak also penned the script and is starring...
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'Into the Dark: Blood Moon' Trailer Teases a New Horror Entry in Hulu's Blumhouse Series

Collider | Mar 10th, 2021
Hulu releases the trailer for Into the Dark: Blood Moon, the Season 2 finale movie in the Blumhouse-produced Into the Dark series...
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A Mother’s Fight Against the KKK: CNN’s ‘The People V. The Klan’ Trailer

BlackFilm.com | Mar 10th, 2021
Blumhouse Television and CNN are presenting the original series, The People V. The Klan, a docuseries about a southern mother who fought against the Ku Klux Klan after the lynching of her son...
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The 10 most innovative companies in media

Fast Company | Mar 9th, 2021
LeBron James’s SpringHill Company, NBCUniversal, Substack, WIll Smith’s Westbrook, and Blumhouse are defining the future of the content we consume...
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‘Sons Of Anarchy’s Kurt Sutter Makes Film Helming Debut On ‘This Beast’ For Blumhouse, Netflix

Deadline | Mar 8th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Kurt Sutter has been set by Netflix to write, direct and produce This Beast, a drama that will mark his feature directorial debut. Blumhouse’s Jason Blum will produce the film...
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Carla Hacken In Blumhouse First-Look; Sophia Takal-Helmed ‘Coming Around Again’ Casting Up

Deadline | Mar 8th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Escalating a relationship at Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, Carla Hacken has signed her Paper Pictures banner to a two-year first look producing deal. Among the films that Hacken will produce...
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‘Succession’s J. Smith-Cameron Joins Blumhouse’s ‘Vengeance’

Deadline | Mar 4th, 2021
J. Smith-Cameron, best known for her scene-stealing role in the Emmy-winning series Succession, is set to join the Blumhouse thriller Vengeance,  B.J. Novak’s directorial debut...
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‘Good Lord Bird’ Star Joshua Caleb Johnson Joins Blumhouse Amazon Feature ‘Bingo’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety | Mar 4th, 2021
Joshua Caleb Johnson, the breakout star of the acclaimed Showtime series “The Good Lord Bird,” has landed a key role in the upcoming Blumhouse feature “Bingo"...
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Adriana Barraza To Star In ‘Bingo’ As Part Of ‘Welcome To The Blumhouse’ Horror Film Anthology At Amazon

Deadline | Mar 3rd, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza (Amores Perros, Babel) is set to serve up some scares in the next slate of films in the horror anthology Welcome To The Blumhouse at Amazon studio…
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‘Fall River’ True-Crime Docuseries From Blumhouse Greenlit At Epix, Sets Premiere

Deadline | Feb 23rd, 2021
Fall River, a four-part docuseries about a string of murders in Fall River, Massachusetts, has been ordered to series by Epix. The cable network will launch the series, which comes from Blumhouse Television...
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Disney+ Lands Detroit Youth Choir Docuseries & Scripted Series From Blumhouse TV, Maniac Prods. & Campfire

Deadline | Feb 18th, 2021
In a competitive situation, Disney+ has landed a two-project package based on the inspirational story behind America’s Got Talent finalists the Detroit Youth Choir, from Blumhouse Television…
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Ethan Hawke Boards Blumhouse Scott Derrickson Feature ‘The Black Phone’

Deadline | Jan 28th, 2021
Ethan Hawke is joining Blumhouse’s upcoming feature The Black Phone, repping the actor’s ninth reteaming with producer Jason Blum. Hawke joins Jeremy Davies, who we first told you about…
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Michael Seitzman Inks First-Look TV Deal With Blumhouse

Deadline | Jan 26th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse has made a first-look deal for television with writer/producer Michael Seitzman (Code Black, Quantico) and his Maniac Productions company...
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Jeremy Davies Joins Scott Derrickson Blumhouse Film ‘The Black Phone’

Deadline | Jan 13th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: We have learned that Jeremy Davies has been cast in Scott Derrickson’s upcoming film for Blumhouse and Universal, The Black Phone. Derrickson and frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill...
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Perspectives on 2020: Jason Blum on changing audience tastes and Blumhouse's busy year

Screen | Dec 30th, 2020
The founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions tells us why he believes the pandemic may directly inspire the kind of stories he chooses to tell...
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Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill Ink First-Look TV Deal With Blumhouse

Deadline | Dec 14th, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Sinister writer-directors Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill are expanding their relationship with Blumhouse, signing a first-look television deal via their Crooked Highway banner...
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Horror-Comedy Freaky Is Gnarly, but Surprisingly Sweet

Vanity Fair | Dec 2nd, 2020
A teen body-swap classic gets a bloody, witty tweak...
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Blumhouse Television Strikes First-Look Deal With ‘Queen Sugar’ Showrunner Anthony Sparks 

Deadline | Nov 16th, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Sparks, showrunner of Ava DuVernay’s OWN drama Queen Sugar, has struck a first-look deal with Blumhouse Television. Sparks, who has written and produced...
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Vince Vaughn eyes a career resurgence with 'Freaky.' But don't call it a comeback

Los Angeles Times | Nov 13th, 2020
Vince Vaughn's return to R-rated comedy is also a rare venture into horror. The gender-swapping role scared him, which is why he did it...
Photo Courtesy of Jay L. Clendenin/LA Times

Chris McCumber Joins Blumhouse As President Of Television, Jeremy Gold Named President Of Production

Deadline | Nov 9th, 2020
Former top NBCUniversal TV executive Chris McCumber has joined Blumhouse Television as president, overseeing all aspects of the company’s television business...
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‘Freaky’ Review: Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton Go Wild in This Winking Horror Comedy

IndieWire | Nov 4th, 2020
Christopher Landon's fun twist on the "Freaky Friday" concept isn't as fresh as his "Happy Death Day" series, but it's entertaining where it counts...
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Zoe Lister-Jones on Conjuring Up 'The Craft' Sequel

Rolling Stone | Nov 2nd, 2020
The writer-director behind the sequel to Nineties cult classic on how she updated a female-empowerment tale for today’s teens — and why she needed to make this movie...
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Women of Blumhouse empower the horror genre

SCAD District | Nov 2nd, 2020
Written by Abigail Petipas and Eve Katz, Image courtesy of Blumhouse Productions and SCAD Savannah Film Fest For decades, the horror genre has been littered with tropes meant to demean women...
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Zoe Lister-Jones on ‘The Craft’ and Women’s Power

The New York Times | Oct 29th, 2020
An outsider herself as a young woman, the director and actress wants teenage girls to relish a sense of community...
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John Ridley Directing & Writing Untitled Paranormal Feature For Blumhouse – BlumFest

Deadline | Oct 29th, 2020
12 Years a Slave Oscar winner John Ridley is writing and directing an Untitled Paranormal Project for Blumhouse, based on the recently published Truly*Adventurous article “Project Poltergeist…
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Horror guru Jason Blum talks 'The Craft: Legacy,' state of scary movies and navigating a COVID Halloween

USA TODAY | Oct 27th, 2020
Halloween might be a little different in 2020, but Jason Blum is still doling out scares. The producer talks 'The Craft: Legacy' and state of horror...
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Zoe Lister-Jones Shook Up Hollywood with Her All-Female Crew, Now She’s Doing It with ‘The Craft: Legacy’

IndieWire | Oct 27th, 2020
The filmmaker might have scared Hollywood brass with her forward-thinking hiring practices, but those same sensibilities made her a perfect fit to helm "The Craft: Legacy"...
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Blumhouse Celebrating Halloween With BlumFest; Event To Feature Stars Of ‘Halloween Kills’, ‘The Craft’ & More

Deadline | Oct 26th, 2020
In keeping the spirit of Halloween alive while the pandemic mandates most of us to stay at home, Blumhouse is celebrating its first BlumFest. The virtual event, taking place Thursday at 10 a.m. PT…
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The Mischievous Irreverence of “The Good Lord Bird”

The New Yorker | Oct 26th, 2020
Showtime’s miniseries about the militant abolitionist John Brown has no time for hagiography...
Illustration Courtesy of Laura Lannes

Jason Blum Talks ‘Welcome To The Blumhouse,’ Covid-19, ‘Halloween Kills’ And ‘The Craft: Legacy’

Forbes | Oct 14th, 2020
Producer, founder, and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum, discusses the business of horror in the pandemic era...
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‘The Good Lord Bird’ Is a New Entry in the John Brown Canon

The New York Times | Oct 13th, 2020
The Showtime mini-series is the latest work to take up the question of whether the 19th-century abolitionist was a martyr or a madman. The answers tend to break along racial lines...
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Lynch/Showtime

Allison Williams Reteams With ‘Get Out’ Producer Blumhouse For ‘M3GAN’

Deadline | Oct 7th, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Allison Williams is reuniting with Blumhouse for the upcoming tech horror thriller M3GAN, in which she’ll star and executive produce...
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Amazon's 'Welcome to the Blumhouse' puts diverse filmmakers in the genre spotlight

Los Angeles Times | Oct 6th, 2020
Directors Veena Sud, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr., Elan & Rajeev Dassani and Zu Quirke on contributing entries to Blumhouse's anthology film series for Amazon...
Photo Courtesy of Kim Mulligan; Boris Taskov; Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times; Daion Chesney; Kevin Estrada / Amazon Studios

Emerging Directors, Re-emerging Horrors

The New York Times | Oct 6th, 2020
Underrepresented filmmakers contributed to “Welcome to the Blumhouse,” a horror anthology streaming on Amazon. Here’s your cheat sheet on each film...
Photos Courtesy of Amazon Studios

Blumhouse Makes Three Picture Deal With ‘Host’ Filmmaker Rob Savage

Deadline | Sep 10th, 2020
Blumhouse has entered into a three-picture deal with sought-after British director Rob Savage, which the studio will finance and partner with the filmmaker to produce...
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Blumhouse: how the horror specialist became 2020's most exciting studio

NME | May 14th, 2020
With four (potentially hit) releases either side of lockdown, scary movie factory Blumhouse Productions has stolen a march on its rivals...
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In ‘The Invisible Man’ Even the Background Is Scary

WIRED | Mar 7th, 2020
The new movie boldly reimagines H.G. Wells' classic novel and executes every scene with the perfect sense of dread...
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Leigh Whannell, Director For ‘The Invisible Man’, Signs Blumhouse Deal For Film And Television

Deadline | Feb 29th, 2020
Longtime Blumhouse writer/director Leigh Whannell has signed an overall deal with Blumhouse for film and television...
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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Trailer Breakdown with Director David Gordon Green

YouTube | Mar 29th, 2024
'The Exorcist: Believer’ director David Gordon Green breaks down the NEW trailer. See 'The Exorcist: Believer' in theaters October 6!► Buy Tickets to The Exo...

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