Many know it’s not easy to launch a new franchise these days, especially a PG-13 horror series. But producer Jason Blum and director Christoper Landon have done just that with their Happy Death Day movies. With the second installment doing okay, many wanted to see another entry, but Blum hasn’t always been so sure. Back […]
Leigh Whannell and Jason Blum weigh in on the future of The Invisible Man
Writer/director Leigh Whannell and producer Jason Blum have weighed in on the potential future of this year’s hit horror movie, The Invisible Man. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Whannell and Blum discussed the possibility of turning The Invisible Man into a future franchise and while the director isn’t thinking about a sequel right now, Blum is […]
Spawn producer Jason Blum says there’s been a “seismic event” on the long-gestating reboot
It’s refreshing to see an update on the Spawn movie that isn’t from creator Todd McFarlane. Fans of the iconic character have clamored for a new film adaptation, but there’s been minimal movement as of late. That’s all changed now though, says producer Jason Blum, as the long-gestating Spawn movie has seen an “enormous amount […]
Jason Blum says talks have taken place to turn Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights into a movie
Every year Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights event takes place at Universal Parks around the world including Los Angeles, Orlando, Singapore, and Osaka. This event features both originally designed haunted house attractions and others that are adapted from feature films and television for a chance for fans to experience their favourite properties. While at first, it […]
The Invisible Man producer Jason Blum says he would love to do a Frankenstein reboot
Following on from the critical and financial success of Leigh Whannell’s reimagining of The Invisible Man, producer Jason Blum has recently stated that he would love to work on a reboot of Frankenstein’s Monster. In a recent interview with The Evolution of Horror podcast (via ComicBook), Blum teased he would “love to do Frankenstein” but there […]
Paranormal Activity 7 in the works, Happy Death Day director writing the script
While the Paranormal Activity series seemingly concluded back in 2015 with Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, producer Jason Blum has confirmed that a brand-new instalment in the long-running horror series is in the works. During an interview with The Evolution of Horror podcast (via ComicBook), Blum revealed a new Paranormal Activity is in development with Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon returning […]
Blumhouse: Leading the Way with Sustainable Genre Film Production
Tom Jolliffe looks at Blumhouse Productions and the success and sustainability of its business model… When it comes to box office discussion, it seems to revolve around the success or failure of the huge tentpole films. Was Birds of Prey a flop? Did The Rise of Skywalker flop? Can Avengers: Endgame be matched again in […]
Paranormal Activity producer isn’t sure if the next film will use found footage
Jason Blum, the producer of the Paranormal Activity franchise, isn’t sure if the seventh film will continue using found footage. In 2019 it was announced that a new film in the Paranormal Activity franchise will be released, with a target of 2021. The horror franchise has been scaring fans for years with its found-footage approach […]
Producer Jason Blum would love to make more Universal Monsters movies
With the imminent release of The Invisible Man in theatres, producer Jason Blum has expressed interest in making more movie reboots based on Universal’s catalogue of monsters. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Blum noted he would love to make more monsters movie and has had a non-serious conversation with Universal regarding any available monsters. “I would […]
Director Leigh Whannell and producer Jason Blum are both interested in an Upgrade sequel
One of the biggest surprise hits of 2018 was Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade, a futuristic sci-fi thriller that follows a technophobe who becomes paralysed in an unprovoked attack and receives cybernetic upgrades to seek revenge. However, since the film’s release, there has been speculation whether or not audiences will get to see a follow-up. Now, in a […]
