The enduring found-footage horror sequence Paranormal Exercise is formally coming again — and this time with The Conjuring mastermind James Wan serving to steer the ship.
Launched in 2007 with Oren Peli’s groundbreaking micro-budget hit (made for simply $15,000), the franchise grew into a world phenomenon, spawning six sequels: Paranormal Exercise 2 (2010), 3 (2011), 4 (2012), The Marked Ones (2014), The Ghost Dimension (2015), and the Paramount+ unique Subsequent of Kin (2021).
In accordance with The Hollywood Reporter, the brand new installment is being developed as a high-priority theatrical launch by means of a partnership between Paramount Photos and the newly merged Blumhouse-Atomic Monster (Jason Blum and James Wan’s mixed horror powerhouse). Authentic creator Oren Peli will return as a producer by way of his Solana Movies banner.
James Wan shared his pleasure in a press release:
“I’ve been an enormous admirer of Paranormal Exercise for the reason that good first film, with its creeping sluggish burn and delicate capability to make the unseen terrifying. I’m wanting ahead to increasing on its legacy and serving to form the following evolution of this scary found-footage franchise.”
Jason Blum added:
“Diving in with James for this thrilling rebirth of the franchise that began all of it for Blumhouse is strictly what we dreamed of once we merged with Atomic Monster. I’ll be actively concerned with him to introduce this new chapter. Fortunately, we’re in a position to spend just a little greater than the $15,000 we had on the primary film, however one factor will stay the identical — don’t see it alone.”
In contrast to 2021’s Subsequent of Kin, which went straight to streaming, this new chapter is being positioned as a full theatrical occasion. Plot particulars, potential connections to the prevailing timeline, and whether or not it can operate as a reboot or sequel are nonetheless being saved secret.
Steven Schneider, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott are on board as government producers. No director or launch date has been introduced but.
