By KEVIN HOOVER
Blumhouse and AMC Theatres are partnering to bring a selection of the studio’s esteemed horror catalog back to the big screen with the 2024 edition of the annual BLUMFEST event. This is the first time the series has gone nationwide, and it all kicks off with a celebration of the 15th anniversary of Paranormal Activity.
Every Wednesday night throughout late September and October, filmgoers can choose between two different showings at 7pm and 9pm local time – or take advantage of the event’s discounted tickets and snag a seat for both. Ticketholders will also receive an exclusive poster and can enjoy deep dives with bonus content featuring directors and talent.
Films include:
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Paranormal Activity – Written and directed by Oren Peli
- Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Lights Out – Written by Eric Heisserer and David F. Sandberg and directed by David F. Sandberg
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Insidious: Chapter 2 – Written by James Wan and Leigh Whannell and directed by James Wan
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Happy Death Day – Written by Scott Lobdell and directed by Christopher Landon
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024: The Black Phone – Written by Joe Hill, Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill and directed by Scott Derrickson
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Five Nights at Freddy’s – Written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback and Emma Tammi and directed by Emma Tammi
“This whole month is a love letter to Halloween and our fans, and we’re grateful to our partners at AMC for joining us for BlumFest, our annual October celebration of all things Blumhouse. I can’t believe we’re already celebrating the 15th anniversary of Paranormal Activity, because it feels like we’re just getting started,” said Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse.
“Though AMC entertains Blumhouse film fans year-round, the Halloween season makes horror movies even more fun,” said Elizabeth Frank, EVP of Worldwide Programming and Chief Content Officer at AMC Theatres. “We’re excited to bring the BlumFest celebration to the big screen with fan favorite movies and unique extra content.”
The six-week festival begins Wednesday, September 25th in 54 cities and 150 AMC Theatres across the U.S. Visit AMC Theatres for a list of participating cities and to purchase tickets.
