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The Purge 5 Will Commence Next Summer

Reminder all emergency services will be suspended for a 12-hour period during The Purge. Are you ready for the next Purge? The fifth installment of The Purge franchise is headed our way July 10, 2020. Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes are teaming up again to produce the sequel alongside franchise creator James DeMonaco. DeMonaco will also produce along with Jason Blum, Sebastien Lemercier, and Platinum Dunes’ Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form. The last film of the franchise, a prequel titled The First Purge (review), took us back to the beginning to witness how the lawless day came to be. A political party, known as the New Founding Fathers, tested out the first purge on Stanton Island, offering residents $5000 to participate. Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, and Joivan Wade starred in the prequel that is the best film of the franchise since the original.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2019
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Wahlberg Teaming Up With Blumhouse For “The Stolen Kids Of Sarah Lawrence”

Mark Wahlberg (Instant Family) is teaming up with the genre heavy hitter Jason Blum (Us) for the adaptation of New York Magazine’s article “The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence“. Written by Ezra Marcus and James D. Walsh, the story of young men and women at the Sarah Lawrence college as they were charmed by Larry Ray, the manipulative father of a classmate. The father moved into the dorm along with his daughter after he was released from prison. He cooked for the group of friends and beguiled them with tales of his time as a CIA operative. After bringing them to a New York apartment for the summer, he turned the students against their parents and began to control their lives and abuse them mentally and physically. Blumhouse acquired the rights soon after the story was published on April 28th. Wahlberg will produce alongside Steven Levison under their banner Closest to the Hole, along with Blumhouse. There is no word

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2019
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‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Now Out On Home Video

It’s déjà vu all over again for Tree Gelbman, the snarky sorority sister who solved her own murder by repeatedly reliving her death. When the masked campus killer mysteriously returns to terrorize new targets, Tree cycles through another time loop of clever chills and suspense in Happy Death Day 2U, the inventive follow-up to Blumhouse’s hit 2017 thriller Happy Death Day. Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast for Happy Death Day 2U, the follow-up to Blumhouse’s (Split, Get Out, The Purge series) hit. Isreal Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Steve Zissis, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Sarah Yarkin, and Caleb Spillyards also star. This time, our hero Tree (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by executive producer Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 2, 2019
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Is The ‘Sinister’ Franchise Dead?

It’s been four years since release Sinister 2 was released. After years of wondering fans finally, have an answer to if we’ll see another sequel. The answer is no. After only earning $52 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, it’s safe to say the movie wasn’t a huge hit. During a recent Q&A on Twitter Jason Blum simply said “nope” when asked if Bughuul would be back for part three. Later on, during the answer session, Blum did say a TV series is a possibility. Nope. 🙁 — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) March 6, 2019 I was thinking small screen Maybe. — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) March 6, 2019 What do you think? Would you like to see a television series featuring the demon who uses kids as a weapon to wipe out their entire families?

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2019
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Continuance Pictures Announces ‘Isolation’ Movie And An Opportunity For Writers

Continuance Pictures have announced production has begun on the upcoming horror film Isolation, which Tristan Barr (Watch the Sunset) will write and direct. The film tells of a seemingly lone survivor of a plane crash that meets a wild woman in the Australian wilderness when he is thrust against a familiar demonic bearing that haunts his refuge. Barr will produce with Continuance Pictures’ partner David Gim on Isolation, a Korean-Australian co-production. Meanwhile, Continuance has also announced a new filmmaking initiative inspired by the horror maestro himself, Jason Blum. Continuance’s Tristan Barr and David Gim were speaking to Blum (“Halloween”, “The Purge”) at the recent Busan Film Market where he inspired the prolific producing unit to get a film fund going. Jason gave us incredible advice on shooting with low budgets and testing contents with short films”, says Barr, co-founder of the company. The chat led to a new film ‘Continue’ initiative, in which budding filmmakers will have the chance to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2019
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Death Makes A Comeback In New ‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Trailer

Happy Death Day 2U is ringing in the New Year with a brand new trailer in which we discover that Tree isn’t the only one trapped in a loop. Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast for Happy Death Day 2U, the follow-up to Blumhouse’s (Split, Get Out, The Purge series) surprise 2017 smash hit featuring riveting, repeating twists and comic turns. Isreal Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Steve Zissis, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Sarah Yarkin, and Caleb Spillyards also star. This time, our hero Tree (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by executive producer Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse). Grab your sweetheart and head to theaters on Valentines Day for Happy Death Day 2U.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 2, 2019
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Halloween Is Now Out On Digital!

The most highly-anticipated horror film of the year, David Gordan Green‘s Halloween, arrived on digital today! Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak plays the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Nick Castle reprises his role as Michael Myers. James Jude also played the role of “The Shape”. Master of horror John Carpenter wrote the score for the direct sequel to his 1978 classic from director David Gordon Green and producer Jason Blum (Get Out, Split). Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley penned the script. Halloween is now out on digital. Bring home the movie on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra on January 15, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2018
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Blumhouse And Amazon Teaming Up For Eight Exclusive Films

Blumhouse has continued to impress with their genre projects including their one episode a month holiday horror-themed anthology series “Into the Dark“. We’ve learned that the genre powerhouse is now gearing up to do something similar with Amazon Prime. Deadline is reporting that Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive production deal with Blumhouse Television for a series of eight features films that will be somehow connected. We are delighted Amazon is entrusting Blumhouse to deliver its signature thrills and chills to its global audience through this deal,” said Jason Blum. “This is a great opportunity for Blumhouse Television to empower underrepresented filmmakers offering a fresh take on the dark genres loved by fans the world over.” We will let you know when we learn more. In the meantime be sure to check out “Into the Dark” whose first two episodes are now streaming on Hulu.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 15, 2018
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Blumhouse’s Jason Blum Makes Headlines Over Remark Just Before Halloween Debuts

Only days before Halloween‘s arrival in theaters producer Jason Blum‘s name is making headlines and not in a good way. During an interview with Matt Patches of Polygon asked the head of Blumhouse about one flaw in the genre powerhouse’s eleven years, why Blumhouse has never released a film with a female director. Jason Blum’s response has left some critics and fans in shock and a bit ticked off. We’re always trying to do that. We’re not trying to do it because of recent events. There are not a lot of female directors period and even less who are inclined to do horror. I’m a massive admirer of Jennifer Kent [director of The Babadook]. I’ve offered her every movie we’ve had available. She’s turned me down every time.” Blum also stated that he had spoken with Honeymoon director Leigh Janiak but was unable to get her due to her involvement with the upcoming reboot of The Craft. Reportedly she was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 18, 2018
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New ‘Halloween’ Trailer Is Shot Documentary Style

The new trailer for Halloween is shot as if it is from a crime documentary and we’re digging it. It’s fitting, seeing that the David Gordan Green-directed movie features a documentary crew working making a feature about the masked killer. “Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.” “A British documentary crew comes to the States to visit Michael in prison for a retrospective of the maniac’s night of terror — but their project becomes way more interesting when Myers escapes custody, retrieves his signature mask and seeks revenge on Laurie, with others naturally being part of his impressive career body count along the way. In the decades following the fateful Halloween night that forever altered the former babysitter’s life, Laurie has armed and prepped herself for Michael’s inevitable return — to the detriment of her family, including

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2018

More from Jason Blum

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The Purge 5 Will Commence Next Summer

Reminder all emergency services will be suspended for a 12-hour period during The Purge. Are you ready for the next Purge? The fifth installment of The Purge franchise is headed our way July 10, 2020. Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes are teaming up again to produce the sequel alongside franchise creator James DeMonaco. DeMonaco will also produce along with Jason Blum, Sebastien Lemercier, and Platinum Dunes’ Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form. The last film of the franchise, a prequel titled The First Purge (review), took us back to the beginning to witness how the lawless day came to be. A political party, known as the New Founding Fathers, tested out the first purge on Stanton Island, offering residents $5000 to participate. Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, and Joivan Wade starred in the prequel that is the best film of the franchise since the original.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 13, 2019
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Wahlberg Teaming Up With Blumhouse For “The Stolen Kids Of Sarah Lawrence”

Mark Wahlberg (Instant Family) is teaming up with the genre heavy hitter Jason Blum (Us) for the adaptation of New York Magazine’s article “The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence“. Written by Ezra Marcus and James D. Walsh, the story of young men and women at the Sarah Lawrence college as they were charmed by Larry Ray, the manipulative father of a classmate. The father moved into the dorm along with his daughter after he was released from prison. He cooked for the group of friends and beguiled them with tales of his time as a CIA operative. After bringing them to a New York apartment for the summer, he turned the students against their parents and began to control their lives and abuse them mentally and physically. Blumhouse acquired the rights soon after the story was published on April 28th. Wahlberg will produce alongside Steven Levison under their banner Closest to the Hole, along with Blumhouse. There is no word

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2019
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‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Now Out On Home Video

It’s déjà vu all over again for Tree Gelbman, the snarky sorority sister who solved her own murder by repeatedly reliving her death. When the masked campus killer mysteriously returns to terrorize new targets, Tree cycles through another time loop of clever chills and suspense in Happy Death Day 2U, the inventive follow-up to Blumhouse’s hit 2017 thriller Happy Death Day. Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast for Happy Death Day 2U, the follow-up to Blumhouse’s (Split, Get Out, The Purge series) hit. Isreal Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Steve Zissis, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Sarah Yarkin, and Caleb Spillyards also star. This time, our hero Tree (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by executive producer Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 2, 2019
Horror Fuel

Is The ‘Sinister’ Franchise Dead?

It’s been four years since release Sinister 2 was released. After years of wondering fans finally, have an answer to if we’ll see another sequel. The answer is no. After only earning $52 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, it’s safe to say the movie wasn’t a huge hit. During a recent Q&A on Twitter Jason Blum simply said “nope” when asked if Bughuul would be back for part three. Later on, during the answer session, Blum did say a TV series is a possibility. Nope. 🙁 — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) March 6, 2019 I was thinking small screen Maybe. — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) March 6, 2019 What do you think? Would you like to see a television series featuring the demon who uses kids as a weapon to wipe out their entire families?

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2019
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Continuance Pictures Announces ‘Isolation’ Movie And An Opportunity For Writers

Continuance Pictures have announced production has begun on the upcoming horror film Isolation, which Tristan Barr (Watch the Sunset) will write and direct. The film tells of a seemingly lone survivor of a plane crash that meets a wild woman in the Australian wilderness when he is thrust against a familiar demonic bearing that haunts his refuge. Barr will produce with Continuance Pictures’ partner David Gim on Isolation, a Korean-Australian co-production. Meanwhile, Continuance has also announced a new filmmaking initiative inspired by the horror maestro himself, Jason Blum. Continuance’s Tristan Barr and David Gim were speaking to Blum (“Halloween”, “The Purge”) at the recent Busan Film Market where he inspired the prolific producing unit to get a film fund going. Jason gave us incredible advice on shooting with low budgets and testing contents with short films”, says Barr, co-founder of the company. The chat led to a new film ‘Continue’ initiative, in which budding filmmakers will have the chance to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2019
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Death Makes A Comeback In New ‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Trailer

Happy Death Day 2U is ringing in the New Year with a brand new trailer in which we discover that Tree isn’t the only one trapped in a loop. Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast for Happy Death Day 2U, the follow-up to Blumhouse’s (Split, Get Out, The Purge series) surprise 2017 smash hit featuring riveting, repeating twists and comic turns. Isreal Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Steve Zissis, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Sarah Yarkin, and Caleb Spillyards also star. This time, our hero Tree (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by executive producer Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse). Grab your sweetheart and head to theaters on Valentines Day for Happy Death Day 2U.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 2, 2019
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Halloween Is Now Out On Digital!

The most highly-anticipated horror film of the year, David Gordan Green‘s Halloween, arrived on digital today! Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak plays the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Nick Castle reprises his role as Michael Myers. James Jude also played the role of “The Shape”. Master of horror John Carpenter wrote the score for the direct sequel to his 1978 classic from director David Gordon Green and producer Jason Blum (Get Out, Split). Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley penned the script. Halloween is now out on digital. Bring home the movie on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra on January 15, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 29, 2018
Horror Fuel

Blumhouse And Amazon Teaming Up For Eight Exclusive Films

Blumhouse has continued to impress with their genre projects including their one episode a month holiday horror-themed anthology series “Into the Dark“. We’ve learned that the genre powerhouse is now gearing up to do something similar with Amazon Prime. Deadline is reporting that Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive production deal with Blumhouse Television for a series of eight features films that will be somehow connected. We are delighted Amazon is entrusting Blumhouse to deliver its signature thrills and chills to its global audience through this deal,” said Jason Blum. “This is a great opportunity for Blumhouse Television to empower underrepresented filmmakers offering a fresh take on the dark genres loved by fans the world over.” We will let you know when we learn more. In the meantime be sure to check out “Into the Dark” whose first two episodes are now streaming on Hulu.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 15, 2018
Horror Fuel

Blumhouse’s Jason Blum Makes Headlines Over Remark Just Before Halloween Debuts

Only days before Halloween‘s arrival in theaters producer Jason Blum‘s name is making headlines and not in a good way. During an interview with Matt Patches of Polygon asked the head of Blumhouse about one flaw in the genre powerhouse’s eleven years, why Blumhouse has never released a film with a female director. Jason Blum’s response has left some critics and fans in shock and a bit ticked off. We’re always trying to do that. We’re not trying to do it because of recent events. There are not a lot of female directors period and even less who are inclined to do horror. I’m a massive admirer of Jennifer Kent [director of The Babadook]. I’ve offered her every movie we’ve had available. She’s turned me down every time.” Blum also stated that he had spoken with Honeymoon director Leigh Janiak but was unable to get her due to her involvement with the upcoming reboot of The Craft. Reportedly she was

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 18, 2018
Horror Fuel

New ‘Halloween’ Trailer Is Shot Documentary Style

The new trailer for Halloween is shot as if it is from a crime documentary and we’re digging it. It’s fitting, seeing that the David Gordan Green-directed movie features a documentary crew working making a feature about the masked killer. “Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.” “A British documentary crew comes to the States to visit Michael in prison for a retrospective of the maniac’s night of terror — but their project becomes way more interesting when Myers escapes custody, retrieves his signature mask and seeks revenge on Laurie, with others naturally being part of his impressive career body count along the way. In the decades following the fateful Halloween night that forever altered the former babysitter’s life, Laurie has armed and prepped herself for Michael’s inevitable return — to the detriment of her family, including

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2018
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