Beloved Horror Movie Franchise Makes Comeback With The Conjuring’s James Wan
Paranormal Activity is returning with The Conjuring’s James Wan attached as a producer.
The Paranormal Activity franchise began in 2007 at Blumhouse Productions. That movie, which was directed by Oren Peli, spawned a franchise that includes 2010’s Paranormal Activity 2, 2011’s Paranormal Activity 3, 2012’s Paranormal Activity 4, 2014’s Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, 2015’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, and 2021’s Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.
What do we know about James Wan’s new Paranormal Activity movie?
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Wan and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is partnering with Paramount Pictures to make a new Paranormal Activity movie. The film is said to be a “priority” for both Paramount and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Peli will also serve as a producer on the project for Solana Films.
“I’ve been a huge admirer of Paranormal Activity since the brilliant first movie, with its creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying. I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise,” Wan said in a statement.
The Hollywood Reporter’s article notes that the new Paranormal Activity movie is a “theatrical feature,” which is relevant given that Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin was released directly onto Paramount+.
“Diving in with James for this exciting rebirth of the franchise that started it all for Blumhouse is exactly what we dreamed of when we merged with Atomic Monster. I’ll be actively involved with him to introduce this new chapter,” Blum said. “Thankfully, we’re able to spend a little more than the $15,000 we had on the first movie, but one thing will remain the same — do not see it alone.”
Plot details for the new Paranormal Activity movie remain under wraps at this time, meaning it’s unclear if the new film will serve as a reboot or if it will have connectivity to the previous entries. Steven Schneider, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott are executive producing the project.
Source: Comingsoon.net