Blumhouse Productions: The New House of Horror (Horror Studies) (Paperback)

Description

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

About the Author

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Todd K. Platts is professor of sociology at Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Victoria McCollum is lecturer of cinematic arts at Ulster University, Northern Ireland.

Mathias Clasen is associate professor of English at Aarhus University, Denmark.

Praise For…

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"An impressively meticulous collection of essays written by established and emerging scholars, this book deepens our understanding of the role that Blumhouse has played in reshaping the contours of mainstream horror entertainment since the theatrical release of Paranormal Activity in 2009. Encompassing a broad array of approaches, topics, and texts, Blumhouse Productions: The New House of Horror will prove to be essential reading for film, media, and cultural studies scholars alike. A must read!"
 
— William Proctor, Associate Professor in Popular Culture, Bournemouth University, UK