Horrors New Wave, Blumhouse
Horrors New Wave, Blumhouse
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Horror's New Wave
15 Years of Blumhouse

Author: Blumhouse, Dave Schilling

Narrator: Daniel Henning, Graham Halstead, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Ramón de Ocampo, Raphael Corkhill, Raquel Beattie, Vikas Adam, Chanté McCormick

Unabridged: 8 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/30/2025


Synopsis

Celebrate legendary horror studio Blumhouse’s legacy with this lavish compendium 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 celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2025, Horror’s New Wave captures the company’s journey to become 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, Sinister, Split, Get Out, M3GAN, now-classic franchises like The Purge, and so much more.

This definitive “Blumhouse book” delves into the behind-the-scenes processes that shaped Blumhouse’s iconic films and is perfect for cinephiles, pop culture enthusiasts, and lovers of horror. Featuring an introduction from CEO and founder Jason Blum, it also includes interviews with key filmmakers and writers like M. Night Shyamalan, Leigh Whannell, James Wan, and Mike Flanagan; actors, such as Allison Williams, Ethan Hawke, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Octavia Spencer; 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 gives you a true backstage pass to the making of your favorite films.

About Blumhouse

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 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Houston on October 28, 2025

I have so much affection for Blumhouse. I’ve seen countless of their movies on opening weekend, if not on (or even before) opening night. I’ve even gone several screenings with Blum in attendance—always a fun speaker. Horror is my favorite genre, and a few Blumhouse efforts rank among my favorite ho......more

Goodreads review by Emma (littledollreads) on October 03, 2025

I was very excited to read this book to see what they had to say about the FNAF movie specifically as a massive FNAF fan. But I was also excited to read this as I just love learning about behind the scenes stuff and hearing people talk about things they love, especially movies. The majority of my en......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on October 18, 2025

This is an AMAZING compendium! I have long been a fan of horror, and I especially love films put out by Blumhouse, so this was an instant hit for me. It dives deeply into the lore of Blumhouse and shares with readers the ethos of what it means to make a Blumhouse production. The book perfectly disse......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on November 08, 2025

Not my fave movies but cool insight.......more

Goodreads review by Justin on October 13, 2025

Few names have left as indelible a mark on the horror film genre as Blumhouse, and Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse is a wonderful tribute to that legacy. Stuffed with behind-the-scenes stories and images, plus candid insights from the filmmakers who help define a generation of terrifyin......more