Horror's New Wave 15 Years of Blumhouse

Celebrate Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary with this lavishly illustrated coffee table book 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 set to celebrate its 15th anniversary, Horror’s New Wave captures the company’s journey to becoming 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, Split, Get Out, Glass, the Paranormal Activity and Insidious franchises, and so much more.

This commemorative book delves into the behind-the-scenes processes that shaped Blumhouse’s iconic films. Featuring an introduction from CEO and founder Jason Blum, it also includes interviews with key filmmakers like Jordan Peele and M. Night Shyamalan, writers, actors, 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 unreleased photos, storyboards, and creative briefs—giving you a true backstage pass to the making of your favorite films.

Blumhouse is the driving force in horror, producing over 200 movies and television series with theatrical grosses of almost $6 billion in the global box office. Blumhouse is home to the highest number of ongoing franchises of any studio, including Halloween, The Purge, The Black Phone, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Insidious, M3GAN, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, along with iconic films from cinematic visionaries including Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, and Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. In January 2024, Blumhouse merged with James Wan’s Atomic Monster which has produced its own successful film franchises including The Conjuring, Aquaman, Annabelle, The Nun, and Saw.