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5 days ago
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Octavia Spencer Returning For Blumhouse's ‘Ma' Sequel
There will be more Ma. Blumhouse announced at their Business of Fear symposium yesterday that Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is returning for a sequel to the 2019 revenge horror movie, Ma. More from Deadline 'Phasmophobia' Film In The Works: Blumhouse To Adapt Paranormal Horror Game Blumhouse Announces First Spanish Language Original Film 'No Me Sigas' From Directors Ximena and Eduardo García Lecuona Blumhouse Drops First Poster For 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2' The first movie, directed by The Help's Tate Taylor, grossed more than $60 million at the worldwide box office off a reported $5M production cost. In the Scotty Landes written Ma, a lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.'Ma has proven to be a social phenomenon since its release in 2019, with fans eagerly embracing the film and Octavia's iconic performance as Ma. Ma likes to say 'don't make me drink alone,' so we're thrilled Octavia will join us again for a second round,' said Jason Blum, Founder/CEO, Revenge subgenre is one of 24 thriving subgenres Blumhouse identified in a research study last year that aimed to assess the state of horror. Additional examples include Survival, Slasher, Psychological Thriller, and more. During its first The Business of Fear event on Tuesday, Blumhouse CEO/Founder Jason Blum and President Abhijay Prakash, Atomic Monster Director of Creative Production Alayna Glasthal and horror analyst/author Stephen Follows spoke about the ways in which horror has grown and expanded in recent years, with subgenres an important way to entertain the diverse tastes of its audience. Among the several graphs show during the confab, horror productions have surged since the 1940s in Hollywood, more than any other genre. The 2024 Genre Categorization Survey of 2,000 respondents sought to classify 100 prominent horror films from the past 50 years into sub-genres. The research was conducted by Sage Outcomes and commissioned by Blumhouse in July 2024. Spencer won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Taylor's The Help. Best of Deadline 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Blumhouse developing film adaptation of Phasmophobia horror video game
Blumhouse Productions is developing a film adaptation of the popular horror video game 'Phasmophobia,' the first-person paranormal puzzle game that gained viral popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will be produced in collaboration with Atomic Monster and Kinetic Games Limited, though no distributor or release date has been announced yet. Originally released in early access in 2020, 'Phasmophobia' quickly became a social media sensation as Twitch streamers and YouTubers embraced the multiplayer ghost-hunting gameplay. Developed by Kinetic Games Limited, the game was a breakthrough hit for the indie studio, topping Steam's sales charts for several weeks in late 2020. It has since been ported to multiple consoles and sold over 23 million copies worldwide. The game also earned critical acclaim, winning the Best Debut Game award at the 2020 Game Awards. The film adaptation was revealed at Hollywood's inaugural 'Business of Fear' event, featuring Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum and president Abhijay Prakash as speakers. This project follows Blumhouse's previous video game adaptation, the 2023 film 'Five Nights at Freddy's,' which grossed $291 million globally despite a simultaneous streaming release on Peacock. A sequel to 'Five Nights at Freddy's' is scheduled for theatrical release on December 5. In addition to producing films, Blumhouse also operates a gaming division, with upcoming titles including 'Eyes of Hellfire' and 'Sleep Awake,' indicating the studio's ongoing investment in the intersection of gaming and horror entertainment.
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6 days ago
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"Phasmophobia" Movie in Works
Yara Sameh Blumhouse Productions has set its sights on another horror video game to adapt to the big screen, developing a feature based on 'Phasmophobia,' the first-person paranormal puzzle title that became a viral sensation during the coronavirus pandemic. The film adaptation will be produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, in association with Kinetic Games Limited. First released in early access in 2020, 'Phasmophobia' became a social media fixation as Twitch streamers and YouTubers quickly took to the multiplayer ghost-hunting video game. Developed and released by Kinetic Games Limited, the title was a breakthrough hit for the indie banner, becoming the best-selling video game on Steam for several weeks through the final months of that year. It has been ported to several consoles and has sold more than 23 million copies globally in the time since. 'Phasmophobia' was also a critical darling, taking the prize in the category of best debut game at the 2020 Game Awards. The project was unveiled at the first-ever 'Business of Fear' event in Hollywood on Tuesday, which featured Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum and president Abhijay Prakash as speakers. It comes as Blumhouse's latest video game adaptation, following their 2023 title 'Five Nights at Freddy's' — another film based on a streamer-popularized horror game. That Universal release grossed $291 million worldwide — an especially impressive figure, considering it had a simultaneous streaming debut on Peacock in North America. A sequel, 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' will be released in theaters on December 5. Blumhouse also sports a game division, with upcoming titles including 'Eyes of Hellfire' and 'Sleep Awake.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
