Horror's new wave : 15 years of Blumhouse / Blumhouse with Dave Schilling ; introduction by Jason Blum.
'Horror's new wave' traces Blumhouse's rise as a genre powerhouse--offering a rare glimpse into the creative process behind iconic films like 'Five nights at Freddy's,' 'Halloween,' 'Split,' and 'Get out,' as well as groundbreaking franchises, including 'The purge.' This commemorative book takes readers deep into the making of Blumhouse's most influential films. Featuring an introduction by CEO and founder Jason Blum, it also includes candid interviews with key creatives: directors 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 top Blumhouse executives like company president Abhijay Prakash, head of film Couper Samuelson, and head of casting Terri Taylor. These conversations offer an inside look at the artistry behind the scares, from directing and cinematography to makeup, music, casting, and more. Includes never-before-published, behind-the-scenes images, storyboards, and creative briefs.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668094259
- ISBN: 1668094258
- Physical Description: 320 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First Simon Element hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Simon Element, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction / Jason Blum -- Paranormal activity -- Insidious -- Sinister -- The purge -- The visit -- Split -- Glass -- Ouija: origin of evil -- Get out -- Happy death day -- Freaky -- Truth or dare -- Halloween -- Ma -- The invisible man -- Wolfman -- The black phone -- Megan -- Five nights at Freddy's -- Timeline -- Blumhouse at the Oscars -- Top 10 Blumhouse twists -- Top 10 Blumhouse boogeymen.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Henderson Main Branch | 791.43 B (Text) | 33258035512998 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 791.4361 Horror's (Text) | 30519010989294 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lexington Public Library | 791.436 BLU (Text) | 25908004511452 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mills River Branch | 791.43 B (Text) | 33258035512999 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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'Horror's new wave' traces Blumhouse's rise as a genre powerhouse--offering a rare glimpse into the creative process behind iconic films like 'Five nights at Freddy's,' 'Halloween,' 'Split,' and 'Get out,' as well as groundbreaking franchises, including 'The purge.' This commemorative book takes readers deep into the making of Blumhouse's most influential films. Featuring an introduction by CEO and founder Jason Blum, it also includes candid interviews with key creatives: directors 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 top Blumhouse executives like company president Abhijay Prakash, head of film Couper Samuelson, and head of casting Terri Taylor. These conversations offer an inside look at the artistry behind the scares, from directing and cinematography to makeup, music, casting, and more. Includes never-before-published, behind-the-scenes images, storyboards, and creative briefs.
