My research on Blumhouse Productions

2. Background
• Founded in
2004 by
Jason Blum
Blumhouse Productions is an American independent production
company known for their horror films created a low budget of
around $3 to $5 million US dollars.
Some of their well-known films are the ‘Paranormal Activity’
franchise, ‘Sinister’ franchise and ‘Insidious’ franchise.

3. Jason Blum – Founder/CEO
2014 Emmy
award winning
producer for:
“Produced over 75 films
and TV series throughout
his career” (IMDB)

4. Heads of Blumhouse Production
Jeanette Volturno-Brill – Head of Production
Phillip Dawe – Head of Post-Production
Jessica Rhoades – Head of Television

5. Famous Directors
Scott Derrickson
(Director)
James DeMonaco
(Director)
Oren Peli
(Director)
Scott Stewart
(Director)
James Wan
(Director)
‘Saw’ (2004)
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ (2013)
‘The Conjuring’ (2013)
‘Sinister’ (2012)
‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ (2005)
‘Deliver Us from Evil’
‘The Purge: The Anarchy’ (2014)
‘The Purge’ (2013)
‘The Negotiator’ (1998)
‘Legion’ (2010)
‘Dark Skies’ (2013)
‘Sin City’ (2005)
‘Paranormal Activity’ (2007)
‘Chernobyl Diaries’ (2012)
‘Paranormal Activity 3’ (2011)

6. Integration
• The company’s aims to produce their films
independently and distributing them using the
studio system.
Distributors:
• Universal Pictures
• Paramount Pictures