Backrooms Box Office Will Make Studios Rethink What Young People Want

The $118 million global haul for 20-year-old Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' is truly historic and should change studio expectations.

IndieWire

Jason Blum & James Wan Say Horror Is Saving Hollywood! 🔥👻

📈 Viral hits ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ are smashing box office records, proving a new generation of young creators can bring audiences back to theaters.

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Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jason-blum-james-wan-obsession-backrooms-success-horror-1236609599/

Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

The horror leaders also discussed the state of the genre during a PGA panel, with Blum saying, “There’s almost this feeling of the ’70s, of a new generation of young people making edgy movies that are connecting in theaters in a crazy way,” referring to 'Obsession' director Curry Barker, 26, and 'Backrooms' director Kane Parsons, 20.

The Hollywood Reporter

Jason Blum & James Wan Talk ’70s Feeling Embodied By Young Filmmakers Coming Out Of YouTube Space, Ambition To Make Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “The Disney Of Horror”
#News #Backrooms #BlumhouseAtomicMonster #CurryBarker #JamesWan #JasonBlum #KaneParsons #Obsession #ProducedByConference #StephanieAllain

https://deadline.com/2026/05/jason-blum-james-wan-youtube-filmmakers-disney-of-horror-1236930742/

Jason Blum & James Wan Talk ’70s Feeling Embodied By Young Filmmakers Coming Out Of YouTube Space, Ambition To Make Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “The Disney Of Horror”

Jason Blum and James Wan discussed the major recent impact of horror filmmakers coming out of the YouTube space during a Produced By panel Saturday.

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Jason Blum Opens Produced By Conference Comparing the Low-Budget Horror Boom to ‘Edgy Movies’ With a ’70s Vibe
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https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jason-blum-james-wan-obsession-backrooms-horror-box-office-1236763111/

Jason Blum Compares Low-Budget Horror Boom to 'Edgy Movies' From '70s

Producers Jason Blum and James Wan opened the Produced By conference Saturday with a declaration that the film business is strongly on the rebound.

Variety

Curry Barker Talks ‘Obsession’, His Breakout Horror Rise & Collaborating With Jason Blum On Future Projects
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https://deadline.com/2026/05/curry-barker-obsession-horror-jason-blum-video-interview-1236907478/

Curry Barker Talks ‘Obsession’, His Breakout Horror Rise & Collaborating With Jason Blum On Future Projects

Curry Barker discusses 'Obsession', Jason Blum's support, horror ambitions and upcoming projects

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‘Paranormal Activity’ Play Heads to Broadway With Jason Blum Producing

The stage adaptation of the horror franchise begins previews on Aug. 14, with an official opening night on Sept. 15 at the August Wilson Theatre.

The Hollywood Reporter

‘Paranormal Activity’ To Haunt Broadway This Fall; Jason Blum Among Producers
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https://deadline.com/2026/05/paranormal-activity-broadway-jason-blum-1236898691/

‘Paranormal Activity’ To Haunt Broadway This Fall; Jason Blum Among Producers

Paranormal Activity, the stage adaptation based on the hit horror film franchise, is coming to Broadway following sold-out runs in London’s West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC and San Francisco.

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