The Box Office Triumph of Blumhouse’s Latest Horror Film
Blumhouse Productions, established in 2000 by Jason Blum and Amy Israel, has reached a significant milestone with its latest horror film. While the company is also recognized for a variety of genres, including the Oscar-winning Whiplash and the live-action adaptation of Jem and the Holograms, its primary acclaim stems from horror-centric titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s and M3GAN.
Renowned for their ability to create high-profit horror films from modest budgets, Blumhouse has carved out a niche in the entertainment industry. The breakthrough success of Paranormal Activity in 2009, which grossed $194.2 million with a minuscule budget of just $15,000, set a precedent for the company. This phenomenon led to a successful franchise comprising seven movie installments. The company continued this trend with other profitable series, including The Purge, which opened with strong earnings of $91.3 million on a $3 million budget, along with franchises like Insidious, The Gallows, Sinister, and Ouija.
Celebrating a Domestic Milestone: The Woman in the Yard
Mixed Reception for The Woman in the Yard
Currently making waves at the box office, The Woman in the Yard has marked a significant domestic total. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, this gripping Blumhouse film features Danielle Deadwyler in the lead role as Ramona, a woman grappling with recovery from a car accident when an eerie figure clad in black appears in her yard. Initial reviews have been mixed, reflecting in a 45% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, closely aligning with a 46% audience score.
In addition to Deadwyler, the film features performances from Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, Russell Hornsby, and Okwui Okpokwasili. According to Deadline, as of Saturday morning, projections suggest that during its second weekend, The Woman in the Yard will earn approximately $4.35 million, bringing its cumulative domestic total to $16.5 million and surpassing the $15 million mark.
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Source: Deadline