Blumhouse Productions

<b>An in-depth exploration of one of the most prominent production companies in contemporary horror film.</b><br>  <br><i>Blumhouse Productions: The New House of Horror</i> 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 <i>Paranormal Activity</i>, <i>Insidious</i>, and <i>The Purge</i>, in addition to critically acclaimed works such as <i>Get Out</i>, and box office sensations such as <i>Happy Death Day</i> and <i>Split</i>. 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.