Blumhouse and Amazon Team Up for WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE That Will Consist of 8 Unsettling Genre Films
Amazon and Blumhouse are partnering up for a new program that they are called Welcome to the Bumhouse. The project consists of eight “unsettling” genre movies that will be developed by some up-and-coming horror talent.
Welcome to the Blumhouse will launch on October 6th on Amazon, just in time for the Halloween season. Four of the eight films will debut this year, while the other four will premiere in 2021. Each of these films “presents a distinctive vision and unique perspective on common themes centered around family and love as redemptive or destructive forces.”
The first four films have been announced, and they include The Lie, directed by writer/director Veena Sud (The Killing, 7 Seconds); Black Box, directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. (Born with It); Evil Eye, from directors Elan Dassani and Rajeev Dassani (A Day’s Work, Jinn); and Nocturne, written and directed by Zu Quirke (Zugzwang, Ghosting). The Lie and Black Box are both premiering on October 6, with Evil Eye and Nocturne following the week after on October 13.
Below you’ll find the details for these four films:
The Lie: When their teenaged daughter confesses to impulsively killing her best friend, two desperate parents attempt to cover up the horrific crime, leading them into a complicated web of lies and deception. Starring Mireille Enos (The Killing), Peter Sarsgaard (An Education) and Joey King (The Kissing Booth 2).
Black Box: After losing his wife and his memory in a car accident, a single father undergoes an agonizing experimental treatment that causes him to question who he really is. Starring Mamoudou Athie (Jurassic World 3), Phylicia Rashad (Creed), Amanda Christine (Colony), Tosin Morohunfola (The Chi), Charmaine Bingwa (Trees of Peace), and Troy James (The Flash).
Evil Eye: Based off the award-winning, best-selling Audible Original production from writer Madhuri Shekar, a seemingly perfect romance turns into a nightmare when a mother becomes convinced her daughter’s new boyfriend has a dark connection to her own past. Starring Sarita Choudhury (Mississippi Masala), Sunita Mani (GLOW), Omar Maskati (Unbelievable), and Bernard White (Silicon Valley).
Nocturne: Inside the halls of an elite arts academy, a timid music student begins to outshine her more accomplished and outgoing twin sister when she discovers a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased classmate. Starring Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), Madison Iseman (Jumanji: The Next Level), Jacques Colimon (The Society) and Ivan Shaw (Insecure).
These all sound like interesting stories, and I’ll be looking forward to watching them and being entertained.
Julie Rapaport, co-head of movies for Amazon Studios, said in a statement:
“We are excited to launch ‘Welcome to the Blumhouse’ with this exhilarating and provocative slate of original films for the first time ever on Prime Video. This collection from diverse and emerging filmmakers was a thrill to put together with our wonderful partners at Blumhouse Television. These chilling stories have something for everyone – ready to fright and delight genre fans and newcomers alike – and we are excited to share them with our global Prime Video customers.”
Marci Wiseman and Jeremy Gold, co-presidents of Blumhouse TV added:
“We’re beyond excited that the visions of these talented filmmakers will finally be seen by genre fans around the world, especially during this time when people are seeking to escape and be entertained. And we love the innovative idea of programming like the classic drive-in or repertory theater experience. Amazon have been incredible partners, linking arms and supporting the creative visions throughout the process of making these films.”
For the most part, I’ve enjoyed the films that Blumhouse has pumped out over the years. They tend to produce solid films that tell fun genre stories. I’m sure that they will bring the same quality of work to these films that they are developing for Amazon.
Check out the poster that Amazon released for the first four Welcome to the Blumhouse films below.