An in-depth exploration of one of the most prominent production companies in contemporary horror film.
Blumhouse Productions: The New House of Horror
provides the first sustained academic inquiry into one of the biggest production companies currently working in horror film production. Scholars from a wide range of disciplines explore various facets of the company, which is known for such hit franchises as
Paranormal Activity
,
Insidious
, and
The Purge
, in addition to critically acclaimed works such as
Get Out
, and box office sensations such as
Happy Death Day
and
Split
. Balancing attention to the behind-the-scenes workings of the company and its productions with accounts of the films themselves, the book presents a thorough and detailed picture of Blumhouse Productions and its cultural footprint.