Jason Blum Is Still Trying to Will a Blumhouse ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie into Existence

What’s going on with the Friday the 13th franchise? The saga has been on hold for several years now due to a messy legal issue, but Jason Voorhees is finally set to return in a brand new series from Bryan Fuller, A24 and Peacock titled “Crystal Lake.” It’s coming soon, possibly even later this year, […]

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‘The Strangers’ Star Scott Speedman Joins Peacock Series “Teacup” from Producer James Wan

Based on Robert McCammon‘s Stinger, the upcoming Peacock series “Teacup” will be produced by James Wan, and Deadline reports that Scott Speedman (The Strangers) has joined the recently announced Yvonne Strahovski (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) in the series. Speedman and Strahovski will be the leads of the series. Deadline notes, “Speedman will play James Chenoweth opposite Strahovski’s character Maggie Chenoweth.” The series from […]

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‘Teacup’ – Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Producer James Wan’s Adaptation of Robert McCammon Novel

Based on Robert McCammon‘s Stinger, the upcoming Peacock series “Teacup” will be produced by James Wan, and Deadline reports today that Yvonne Strahovski (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) is on board to star. The project, when announced last year, didn’t have a title. The series from Atomic Monster, UCP, and Ian McCulloch (“Yellowstone”) follows a disparate group of people […]

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James Wan and Simu Liu Untitled Techno-Thriller Gets Straight-to-Series Order from Peacock

Today at NBCUniversal’s TCA presentation, Peacock announced the straight-to-series order of four new scripted projects from Universal Studio Group that includes an untitled new techno-thriller series from horror master James Wan and starring actor Simu Liu (Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). The untitled series, described as an espionage techno-thriller, hails from […]

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Sorry Billy, Donnie Wahlberg Wins ‘Dead Silence’ [Halloweenies Podcast]

The Halloweenies take a quick post-summer vacay to Raven’s Fair to discuss James Wan‘s 2007 supernatural horror film, Dead Silence. Together, they discuss Wan’s bleached-out style, the muddled mythology, Donnie Wahlberg‘s scene-stealing performance, and, naturally, 2010’s Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. Note: This episode was recorded in September 2022. Stream the episode below or subscribe […]

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Blumhouse Horror Movie ‘Night Swim’ Debuts with $17 Million Worldwide

Universal, Blumhouse and co-producer James Wan took us for a Night Swim in theaters over the weekend, with the Bryce McGuire-directed horror movie becoming the genre’s very first theatrical release of the new year. Was it a strong start for the horror genre, you ask? Night Swim debuted in 3,250 theaters across the United States […]

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Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster Have Officially Joined Forces to Create a Horror Megapower

Originally announced over one year ago, the deal has now been inked. “Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially joined forces,” Jason Blum announced on Twitter tonight. This means that James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions are now under the same roof – it was described last year as “a mega house of […]

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Upcoming Sam Raimi and James Wan Movies Including ‘Call of Cthulhu’ Getting Video Game Adaptations

Here’s an interesting one. Deadline reports today that the “ambitious new Sino-American fund Stars-Hana” is planning to turn a handful of upcoming movies into video games, and included on the list are several horror movies set to be produced by James Wan and Sam Raimi. Deadline details, “The fund combines Peter Luo’s Stars Collective, Chinese […]

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‘Night Swim’ Featurette – This Horror Movie Promises to Make You Terrified of Swimming Pools

Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are reteaming with Universal Pictures for the supernatural thriller Night Swim, and Universal has debuted a brand new featurette video this week. Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon star in Night Swim from writer/director Bryce McGuire. McGuire teases in the featurette, “Our ambition was to ruin the swimming pool forever.” Check out the video below for […]

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“Nowhere” – James Wan Producing Supernatural Mystery Series for NBC

James Wan’s Atomic Monster is on board an upcoming mystery drama titled “Nowhere,” Deadline reports today, which is said to be feature “supernatural thriller elements.” Matthew Arnold (“Siberia”) will serve as the creator, executive producer and showrunner of “Nowhere,” with Atomic Monster producing alongside Vertigo Entertainment (It, Barbarian), Room 101 (Paranormal Activity franchise) and Antihero Entertainment. Deadline […]

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‘Night Swim’ – New Trailer Teases Eerie Entity Lurking in the Swimming Pool

Everything you fear is under the surface. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are reteaming again with Universal Pictures, this time for the supernatural thriller Night Swim. A brand new trailer released this morning gives a closer look at what’s behind this eerie swimming pool haunting. Night Swim follows a family who awakens a terrifying supernatural presence in the backyard […]

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James Wan-Produced ‘Night Swim’ Rated “PG-13” for “Terror” and “Violent Content”

Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are reteaming with Universal Pictures for the supernatural thriller Night Swim, which has been officially rated PG-13 by the MPA this week. Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon will star in Night Swim from writer/director Bryce McGuire, and the upcoming horror movie has been rated PG-13 for… “Terror, some violent content and language.” No running. No diving. No […]

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“Gargoyles” Live-Action Series in the Works from Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster

Cult Disney animated series “Gargoyles” is getting resurrected in live-action series form, with two powerhouse horror names behind it. THR reports today that Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner are teaming up to remake the 1990s cartoon as a live-action series for Disney+. Dauberman will serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner for the […]

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‘Night Swim’ Trailer – Producer James Wan Drags You Into a Haunted Swimming Pool in 2024

Everything you fear is under the surface. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are reteaming again with Universal Pictures, this time for the supernatural thriller Night Swim. Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon will star in Night Swim from writer/director Bryce McGuire, and the official trailer has been released by Blumhouse this morning.  No running. No diving. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming after dark… Night […]

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‘Saw’ Is the Beginning of a Franchise, a Subgenre, and a Powerhouse Horror Team [Halloweenies Podcast]

Rise and shine, listeners. You’re probably wondering where you are. I’ll tell you where you might be. You might be listening to the last podcast you ever hear. Up until now you simply sat in the shadows watching others live out their lives. But what do voyeurs see when they look into the mirror? Now, […]

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