Jason Blum discusses the underperformance of 'M3GAN 2.0', Blumhouse's recent slump, lessons learned, and the state of the horror genre, along with a box office prediction for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'.
Mike Flanagan discusses how creating 'The Haunting of Hill House' helped him cope with personal grief and loss, and highlights the emotional depth of horror as a genre, emphasizing its artistic and storytelling potential. He also advocates for the preservation of monologues in film and shares insights about his work and collaboration with Stephen King.
Paramount and Miramax are teaming up to produce a new installment of the Scary Movie franchise, set to begin filming in the fall and expected for release in 2025. The original Scary Movie, released in 2000, was a box office success and spawned four sequels. With the horror genre evolving and gaining popularity, the new film aims to satirize modern-day genre tropes and horror fan obsessions, although details about the cast and storyline are yet to be revealed.
Director David F. Sandberg, known for "Annabelle: Creation" and "Shazam!," is set to direct the film adaptation of the PlayStation horror video game "Until Dawn," with an R-rated and terrifying plot penned by screenwriter Gary Dauberman. The game revolves around eight friends trapped on a remote mountain retreat, and the film is being produced by Screen Gems, PlayStation Productions, and others.
This article highlights ten underrated indie horror games that have been overlooked by many players. One of the featured games is "Exhibit of Sorrows" by a day of joy, a free browser-based horror adventure that takes players through disturbing exhibits filled with body horror, torture, and spooky clowns. Despite its short duration, the game manages to leave a lasting impact and is worth checking out for fans of the genre.
Bloober Team, known for their psychological horror games like Layers of Fear and The Medium, has announced a shift in focus from psychological horror to mass-market horror. The studio plans to incorporate more gameplay mechanics and player input to generate fear and expand their audience. This change comes after the success of their previous horror games and their upcoming project, a remake of Silent Hill 2. Bloober Team aims to continue delivering new and creative horror experiences while remaining an independent company.
Director David F. Sandberg expressed surprise at the heavy criticism against his latest film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which received a 52% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the first film's 90%. Despite the high audience score of 88%, the sequel's box office opening fell short of projections. Sandberg revealed that he is taking a break from superhero movies and returning to the horror genre. Star Rachel Zegler also called out the "senselessly mean" criticism of the film.