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At the Produced By Conference, Jason Blum and James Wan credit Obsession and Backrooms with reviving theatrical horror, praising a new generation of online‑launched directors, noting Obsession’s two-weekend growth and a potential $90M opening for Backrooms, and outlining Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster’s future plans including a Blair Witch reboot.
Rising horror director Curry Barker's Obsession hits theaters May 15 after buzz at Toronto, with Focus Features backing the film and Jason Blum as an executive producer. Barker says his goal is to put ordinary people in terrifying, boundary-pushing scenarios, and he’s also been tapped to direct a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre, exploring Leatherface and the family’s unsettling dynamics.
Jason Blum says Blumhouse will keep horror budgets ultra-low (including sub-$1M projects) even after the Blumhouse–Atomic Monster merger, while expanding into IP-driven titles. The company will balance originals (about 40% of its slate) with IP-heavy releases, aiming to be the 'Disney of Fear' and leveraging post-COVID audience trends. Get Out is highlighted as a turning point, and Blum emphasizes sustaining original storytelling alongside big IP projects across films, TV, and live events.
Black Phone 2 previewed with $2.6 million, aiming for an $18-20 million opening, marking a potential turnaround for Blumhouse after recent box office misses. The horror sequel, starring Ethan Hawke, is well-received and costs $30 million to produce. Meanwhile, the comedy Good Fortune launched with $725,000 in previews, expecting a mid to high seven-figure debut, featuring a star-studded cast and positive reviews.
Jason Blum discusses the underperformance of 'M3GAN 2.0', Blumhouse's recent slump, lessons learned, and the state of the horror genre, along with a box office prediction for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'.
Horror producer Jason Blum decided to move the release date of his latest film, "Exorcist: Believer," after Taylor Swift announced that her concert film would premiere on the same day. Blum, known for producing successful horror movies like "Insidious" and "The Purge," didn't want to compete against Swift's massive fan base and popularity. The film, which follows two girls exhibiting strange behavior similar to the original "Exorcist," will now be released on October 6th instead of the coveted Friday the 13th in October.
James McAvoy and Blumhouse are teaming up again for a remake of the Danish thriller, Speak No Evil, with James Watkins directing. Universal has set a theatrical release date of August 9, 2024. The original movie follows a Danish family visiting a Dutch family on holiday, and the remake will be based on the screenplay by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. Jason Blum will produce the film for Blumhouse, with Paul Ritchie, Christian Tafdrup, Jacob Jarek, and Bea Sequeira serving as executive producers.