‘Hollywood Is Like Charlie Sheen.’ Someone Asked Jason Blum If Horror Is ‘Oversaturated’ Right Now, And I Did Not Expect His Response

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Jason Blum, the founder of Blumhouse Productions, is a veteran in the horror movie business. He’s built a successful company by making scary movies on small budgets. However, after a challenging year with some box office disappointments and increased competition from more expensive, director-driven horror films like the upcoming *Weapons* and *Sinners*, Blum is revisiting a familiar concern: are there simply too many horror movies being made? His answer, typically direct, still surprised me.

In a recent interview with *Variety* marking Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary, the producer acknowledged that the horror genre might be experiencing a peak this year, but emphasized that periods of growth and decline are normal for the industry. When asked about concerns that there are too many horror movies being made, the producer responded:

They’re correct – this happened again this year. After a few horror movies do well, everyone jumps on the bandwagon, but then the market gets saturated and profits drop. Then studios pull back, and the cycle repeats. It’s a constant overreaction – Hollywood doesn’t know when to stop, much like Charlie Sheen.

That quote perfectly captures Jason Blum’s style – a bit messy, but honest. He’s talking about how Hollywood jumps on trends until they fade, only to resurface later, much like a certain actor who’s recently made a comeback. Horror films, more than any other type of movie, thrive on going all-out and pushing boundaries.

As a longtime fan of Blumhouse, I’m starting to worry. They’ve had a rough patch lately – starting with films like *Night Swim* and *Imaginary* earlier this year, and continuing with more disappointments like *The Wolfman*, *The Woman in the Yard*, *Drop*, and even *M3GAN 2.0*. It feels like their formula isn’t working as well anymore. Meanwhile, some of the best horror movies of the year, like Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* and Zach Cregger’s *Weapons*, have really succeeded by taking bigger risks and having larger budgets. It makes me wonder if Blumhouse needs to change things up.

Adding to his challenges, Blum lost the chance to produce the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film – a tough loss for someone known for reviving classic horror series. Despite this, Blum doesn’t seem too worried.

Look, I’ve been covering horror for a long time, and let me tell you, these ups and downs are just part of the game. Jason Blum gets that – he’s seen this genre cycle through booms and busts countless times and isn’t sweating it. Yes, the numbers this year aren’t what anyone hoped for, but it’s not a complete disaster. His production company, Atomic Monster, is still doing incredibly well. And according to Blum, the secret to success in horror remains surprisingly straightforward…

I’ve been thinking a lot about how important established franchises are these days. We just saw a huge opening for the latest “Conjuring” movie – it came from Atomic Monster, and it’s really proving a point. It seems like people are really drawn to things they already recognize and enjoy, especially when it comes to going to the movies. It’s all about the experience, and familiarity plays a big role in that.

Horror movies have a pattern. After the success of *Paranormal Activity*, we saw a surge in *Conjuringstyle films. Those then inspired movies like *Get Out* and a wave of critically acclaimed horror. This led to films like *M3GAN*, and now *Sinners*. Each trend becomes incredibly popular, then fades, only to bounce back again. The genre never truly disappears – it constantly reinvents itself.

Despite recent challenges, Jason Blum and his Blumhouse production company are far from finished. Blum himself compares the horror genre to a resilient force, and he’s confident it will bounce back. He’s already planning that comeback with projects like *The Black Phone 2* and the eagerly awaited *Five Nights at Freddy’s 2* in the works.

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2025-10-09 05:09