Welcome to the Blumhouse

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Welcome to the Blumhouse
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2020-present
CountryUnited States
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Welcome to the Blumhouse is a film series[1] consisting of theme-related anthological horror stories, developed and produced by Blumhouse Productions for Prime Video as Amazon Prime Originals. Announced as an ongoing collaboration between the companies, the films include "distinctive vision[s] and unique perspective[s] on common themes". The first four centered around "family and love as redemptive or destructive forces",[2] while the next four releases will center around "institutional horrors and personal phobias."[3]

The first four films in the anthology series, were advertised and streamable as double features; the first two films on October 6, followed by the next two installments on October 13, 2020. The series continued in 2021, with two movies released on October 1, and the next two released on October 8 .[2][4][5]

Films[]

Film U.S.
release date 		Director Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s) Status
The Lie October 6, 2020 (2020-10-06) Veena Sud Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Christopher Tricarico and Jason Blum Released
Black Box Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. & Stephen Herman John H. Brister and Jason Blum
Evil Eye October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13) Elan Dassani & Rajeev Dassani Madhuri Shekar Anjula Archaria, Jason Blum, Lisa Bruce, Priyanka Chopra, Jeremy Gold, Emilia Lapenta, Kate Lavin, Guy Stodel, Ian Watermeier and Marci Wiseman
Nocturne Zu Quirke Jason Blum, Lisa Bruce, Jeremy Gold and Marci Wiseman
Bingo Hell October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) Gigi Saul Guerrero Shane McKenzie & Gigi Saul Guerrero and Perry Blackshear Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman and Raynor Shima
Black as Night Maritte Lee Go Sherman Payne Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Maggie Malina and Guy Stodel
Madres October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) Ryan Zaragoza Marcella Ochoa & Mario Miscione Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Sanjay Sharma and Matthew Myers
The Manor Axelle Carolyn Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Sandy King and Richard J. Bosner

2020 releases[]

The Lie (2020)[]

Main article: The Lie (2018 film)

After their teenage daughter claims to have killed her best friend on impulse, two parents desperately cover up the crime. The couple navigates the deception through a complicated web of lies.[2][6]

Black Box (2020)[]

Main article: Black Box (2020 film)

After losing his wife and his memory in a horrific car accident, a single father suffers through a painful experimental treatment. Memories begin to slowly resurface, causing him to question his real character.[2][7]

Evil Eye (2020)[]

Main article: Evil Eye (2020 film)

Based on the best-selling and award-winning Audible Original by Madhuri Shekar. The plot includes:

A perceived ideal relationship turns into the events of nightmares, when a mother becomes obsessed with the belief that her daughter's new boyfriend is a man with a dark history from her own past.[2][8][9]

Nocturne (2020)[]

Main article: Nocturne (2020 film)

At a prestigious arts academy, a reserved and shy student of music discovers a mysterious notebook that belonged to a recently deceased classmate. Upon following its contents, she begins to outperform her talented and outgoing twin sister; though things may not be as they appear.[2][10]

2021 releases[]

In October 2020, it was announced that four additional films are in development and will release in 2021.[2][11]

Bingo Hell (2021)[]

Main article: Bingo Hell

Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, from a script she co-wrote with Shane McKenzie and Perry Blackshear, the plot will include: A group of elderly friends in Oak Springs, who refuse to change and be modernized. Together with their leader, Lupita, the friends are as close-knit as family in their community. These senior citizens don't realize that their bingo hall, is being sold to a force more powerful than money.[3][12]

Black as Night (2021)[]

Main article: Black as Night

Directed by Maritte Lee Go, from a script written by Sherman Payne, the plot centers around: A teenaged black girl with low self-esteem who finds confidence upon hunting the vampires who prey on victims in New Orleans, with the help of few of her peers.[3][12]

Madres (2021)[]

Main article: Madres

Directed by Ryan Zaragoza in his directorial debut, from a script co-written by Marcella Ochoa and Mario Miscione the plot, set during the 1970s includes: A Mexican-American couple who are approaching the due date for their firstborn child. After moving to a farming community in California, the wife develops unusual symptoms with accompanying horrific visions. Together they try to determine if the combination of these strange occurrences are related to a legendary curse, or something more evil.[3][12]

The Manor (2021)[]

Main article: The Manor (film)

Written and directed by Axelle Carolyn, the plot involves: A woman named Judith Albright, who recently suffered a stroke. Following this traumatic event, she is moved into a prolific nursing home. After some time, she begins to believe that a supernatural force is preying on the establishment's residents. Judith wants to escape this threat, but in order to do so she must first convince everyone around her that she doesn't need the assisted living.[3][12]

Additional crew and production details[]

Film Crew/Detail
Composer Cinematographer Editor(s) Production
companies 		Distributing
companies 		Running time
The Lie Tamar-kali Peter Wunstorf Phil Fowler Blumhouse Productions,
Mad Dog Films,
Bitter Boy Productions Ltd. 		Amazon Prime Video,
Amazon Studios 		97 minutes
Black Box Brandon Roberts Hilda Mercado Glenn Garland Amazon Studios,
Blumhouse Productions,
Blumhouse Television,
Black Bar Mitzvah 		Amazon Prime Video 100 minutes
Evil Eye Ronit Kirchman Yaron Levy Kristina Hamilton-Grobler Amazon Studios,
Blumhouse Productions,
Blumhouse Television 		89 minutes
Nocturne Ryan Neil Carmen Cabana Andrew Drazek 90 minutes

Reception[]

For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section on each film's article.
Critical and public response
Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
The Lie 43% (77 reviews)[13] 45/100 (13 reviews)[14]
Black Box 70% (66 reviews)[15] 62/100 (11 reviews)[16]
Evil Eye 44% (54 reviews)[17] 54/100 (9 reviews)[18]
Nocturne 62% (58 reviews)[19] 58/100 (11 reviews)[20]

References[]

  1. ^ Wilson, Lena (October 6, 2020). "Emerging Directors, Re-emerging Horrors". The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 13, 2020). "'Welcome To The Blumhouse' Launching On Amazon In October; Includes New Production 'Evil Eye' From Priyanka Chopra Jonas". Deadline. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e Galuppo, Mia (October 29, 2020). "Blumhouse, Amazon Announce Next Features in 'Welcome to the Blumhouse' Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Ruben, Rebecca (August 13, 2020). "Eight New Blumhouse Horror Films Coming to Amazon". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia (August 13, 2020). "Amazon Sets Blumhouse Film Program 'Welcome to the Blumhouse'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Gleiberman, Owen (October 6, 2020). "'The Lie' Review: Peter Sarsgaard and Joey King Are a Conspiring Father and Daughter in the Rare Blumhouse Thriller That's Not a Horror Film". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  7. ^ Rooney, David (October 5, 2020). "'Black Box': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  8. ^ Navarro, Meagan (October 14, 2020). "[Review] Welcome to the Blumhouse's 'Evil Eye' is an Engaging Psychodrama with Minimal Thrills". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  9. ^ Rooney, David (October 12, 2020). "'Evil Eye': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Mintzer, Jordan (October 13, 2020). "'Nocturne': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  11. ^ Lindahl, Chris (August 13, 2020). "Amazon to Release Eight New Blumhouse Films on Prime Video". Indie Wire. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  12. ^ a b c d Ramos, Dino-Ray (October 29, 2020). "'Welcome To The Blumhouse' Sets Next Chapter Of Film Anthology With Inclusive Genre Thrillers 'The Manor', 'Black As Night', 'Madres' And 'Bingo'". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "The Lie (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media.
  14. ^ "The Lie". Metacritic. CBS Interactive.
  15. ^ "Black Box (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media.
  16. ^ "Black Box". Metacritic. CBS Interactive.
  17. ^ "Evil Eye (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media.
  18. ^ "Evil Eye". Metacritic. CBS Interactive.
  19. ^ "Nocturne (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media.
  20. ^ "Nocturne". Metacritic. CBS Interactive.
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