Blumhouse's latest scare tactic: video games

Blumhouse has built a reputation for success by making low-cost indie horror films, and now it's veering into gaming, starting with an homage to '90s teen horror films called "Fear the Spotlight."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 01, 2024 Blumhouse's latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games Studios like Blumhouse, Annapurna and Bad Robot have added gaming divisions. But while games can be lucrative, they aren't a surefire win. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Interview With the Vampire': Rolin Jones on Season 2's finale; what's next for Louis and Lestat Showrunner Rolin Jones spoke about the Season 2 finale of AMC's "Interview With the Vampire" and the stories the show will explore in Season 3 and beyond. SHARE       READ MORE Appreciation: Comedian, actor, musician and painter Martin Mull mastered the art of always being right for the job Mull was a comfortingly disquieting presence — deceptively normal, even bland, but with a spark of evil. Martin Mull is with us, one felt, and that much at least is right with the world. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Diiv is a shoegaze band to believe in Ahead of a gig at the Wiltern, the members of L.A.'s Diiv talk about their new "Frog in Boiling Water" and a recent viral social-media thread. SHARE       READ MORE L.A.'s underground celebrates the life of punk iconoclast John Albert "Running With the Devil," Albert's book of essays and stories on LA punk culture, will receive a grand, old-school book launch at Wacko Soap Plant on June 30. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' is the rare prequel that outclasses the original for mood Confidently directed by Michael Sarnoski ("Pig"), the movie assembles an unusually strong cast for postapocalyptic sci-fi, led by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. SHARE       READ MORE Jared Padalecki slams the CW, opens up about 'Walker' cancellation: 'Can't fire me twice' Jared Padalecki criticizes the CW after the network canceled his show "Walker." He accuses new ownership of "looking for really easy and cheap content." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW