Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse

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Synopsis
Celebrate legendary horror studio Blumhouse&’s legacy with this lavishly illustrated visual compendium that takes you behind the scenes of the films that have reshaped the horror genre, from The Exorcist to the Paranormal Activity and Halloween franchises.With Blumhouse celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2025, Horror&’s New Wave captures the company&’s journey to become a powerhouse in the horror and thriller film genres—taking you through the process of conception to premiere for films like Five Nights at Freddy&’s, Sinister, Split, Get Out, M3GAN, now-classic franchises like The Purge, and so much more. This definitive &“Blumhouse book&” delves into the behind-the-scenes processes that shaped Blumhouse&’s iconic films and is perfect for cinephiles, pop culture enthusiasts, and lovers of horror. Featuring an introduction from CEO and founder Jason Blum, it also includes interviews with key filmmakers and writers like M. Night Shyamalan, Leigh Whannell, James Wan, and Mike Flanagan; actors, such as Allison Williams, Ethan Hawke, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Octavia Spencer; and Blumhouse executives like head of film Couper Samuelson and head of casting Terri Taylor. These interviews explore how each project came together, offering stories and insights into the creative process, such as directing, musical score, makeup, acting, cinematography, and more. You will get a birds-eye view at the triumphs and challenges of some of the most beloved and iconic horror films of all time. This book also includes film stills, on-set photographs, storyboards, creative briefs, and title treatments—giving you a true backstage pass to the making of your favorite films.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
320 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781668094266
Related ISBNs:
9781668094259
Publisher:
S&S/Simon Element
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
BLUMHOUSE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Entertainment, Horror, Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Introduction by:
Jason Blum
With:
Dave Schilling

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