If you want to make horror, you might dream of becoming the next Jason Blum. This could get you a step closer! Jason Blum is the powerhouse producer behind Blumhouse Productions, which has been churning out horror hits since the mid-2000s. Found-footage supernatural thriller Paranormal Activity put them on the map, and they've been on a roll ever since, releasing both fun, freaky horror fare (Insidious) and award-winning films containing social commentary (Get Out). But by and large, these are mostly low-budget films that are able to recoup costs easily. How do they do it? Wisecrack put together a recent video analyzing Blumhouse's methods. Check out the video below, then read on for more insights! (Content warning: horror imagery and horror violence.) How to keep horror cheap The simple answer? Stay home. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 30 September, 2020