‘Paranormal Activity 8’ In The Works With James Wan Attached To Produce
In addition to a new video game and the new stage play, the Paranormal Activity franchise is also gearing up for a new installment in Blumhouse’s popular found footage film series. Moreover, the eighth film will be produced by horror master James Wan, THR reports today, alongside Jason Blum, franchise creator Oren Peli, and Paramount on board […]
In addition to a new video game and the new stage play, the Paranormal Activity franchise is also gearing up for a new installment in Blumhouse’s popular found footage film series.
Moreover, the eighth film will be produced by horror master James Wan, THR reports today, alongside Jason Blum, franchise creator Oren Peli, and Paramount on board as a partner to co-finance, co-produce, and distribute the movie.
“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 told THR.
“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,” said Blum. “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.”
What began as an indie sensation in 2007 became a global horror phenomenon as the original Paranormal Activity terrified audiences around the world and reimagined the “found footage” genre for a whole new generation. The seven chilling films in the franchise, brought to the screen by producers Blumhouse and Solana Films, have earned more than $800 million at the worldwide box office.
The franchise runs seven films deep so far, now with the eighth soon on the way, and an additional non-canon spinoff, Paranormal Activity 2: Tokyo Night. All include variations of a home under siege from a demonic presence. The last entry was 2021’s Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.
Of course, plot details remain under wraps at this time. Will demon Tobi return? Stay tuned.
