Black Phone 2 Makes Strong Preview Showing
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Black Phone 2 posts strong previews ($2.6M), eyeing a $20-$30M weekend as Ethan Hawke returns and Derrickson expands the dark legacy.
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Blumhouse Productions is an American independent film and television production company, best known for its focus on horror films. Founded in 2000 by Jason Blum and Amy Israel, Blumhouse has become synonymous with innovative, low-budget horror that achieves significant commercial and critical success[1]. The company’s model emphasizes producing films on modest budgets, allowing for high returns on investment, a strategy that reshaped the horror genre’s business approach. Blumhouse’s portfolio includes iconic franchises such as *Paranormal Activity*, *Insidious*, *The Purge*, *Halloween* (2018–2022), and *Saw* (with recent talks to acquire full stakes), alongside critically acclaimed standalone films like *Get Out* and *Us* by Jordan Peele, as well as *Whiplash* and *BlacKkKlansman*, both of which received Academy Award nominations. Notably, *Get Out* and *BlacKkKlansman* won Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay respectively, marking Blumhouse’s crossover success beyond horror into prestigious drama territory[1]. The company also collaborates with prominent directors such as James Wan, Mike Flanagan, Damien Chazelle, and M. Night Shyamalan, reflecting its commitment to diverse storytelling within genre boundaries[1]. Blumhouse operates mainly under a ten-year first-look deal with Universal Pictures, which distributes most of its theatrical releases since 2014[1]. However, 2025 has been a challenging year for Blumhouse, with numerous releases underperforming or outright failing at the box office, including *M3GAN 2.0*, *Wolf Man*, and *The Woman in the Yard*. This string of commercial disappointments has prompted serious internal discussions about strategy and future projects, as the studio faces pressure to maintain its profitability and relationship with Universal[2][3]. Despite these setbacks, upcoming sequel
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