10 Best Blumhouse Horror Movies
The Blumhouse production company has revolutionized the horror genre with its innovative approach to storytelling and marketing. Here are the 10 best Blumhouse horror movies that have left audiences sleeping with the lights on.
1. “Get Out” (2017) – Jordan Peele’s directorial debut is a brilliant social commentary wrapped in a terrifying psychological thriller. The story follows Chris, an African-American man visiting his white girlfriend’s family, only to uncover a disturbing conspiracy.
2. “Paranormal Activity” (2007) – This found-footage shocker revitalized the sub-genre with its minimalist approach and maximum scares, chronicling the haunting of a young couple by an unseen entity.
3. “The Conjuring” (2013) – Directed by James Wan, this film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they assist a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse, marking the beginning of a successful horror franchise.
4. “Insidious” (2010) – Reuniting director James Wan with screenwriter Leigh Whannell, this chilling tale dives into astral projection and demonic possession when a young boy falls into a comatose state, becoming a vessel for ghosts from an astral dimension.
5. “Split” (2016) – M. Night Shyamalan’s gripping thriller showcases James McAvoy in a career-defining performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with multiple personalities who kidnaps three girls, building toward an unforgettable climax.
6. “Sinister” (2012) – Ethan Hawke stars as a true-crime writer who discovers films depicting gruesome murders in his new home, only to learn that these killings are the work of an ancient supernatural entity known as Bagul.
7. “Hush” (2016) – A unique home-invasion horror where the protagonist is a deaf writer fighting for her life in silence, this film is lauded for its intelligent execution and nail-biting suspense.
8. “The Purge” (2013) – Offering social critique within its blood-soaked narrative, ‘The Purge’ explores an America where all crime is legal for one night each year, forcing citizens to fend for their lives against societal collapse and each other.
9. “Happy Death Day” (2017) – This horror-comedy blends slasher tropes with time-loop twists following a college student who must relive the day of her murder repeatedly to discover her killer’s identity.
10. “The Invisible Man” (2020) – A modern take on the classic tale, this psychological horror follows Cecilia as she deals with the aftermath of her abusive ex-boyfriend’s apparent suicide, only to experience stalking by an unseen assailant in a tense game of cat and mouse.
Each of these films has left an indelible mark on the genre, showcasing Blumhouse’s ability to produce high-quality horror that resonates with critics and audiences alike.