Whannell had this to say about the new deal:
"Ten years ago, I walked into Jason Blum’s office thinking that I was having a general meeting with a producer who liked horror movies — little did I know that a decade-long partnership and friendship was about to begin. I have since watched his then-infant company, Blumhouse, grow into a powerhouse of genre films, a nurturing place that is willing to take risks on people. Indeed, they have taken plenty of risks on me and I look forward to taking many more with them as they continue to grow in the world of film and television."
The two-year first-look deal will cover projects that Whannell proposes to write direct or produce. Whannell and Blumhouse have collaborated on seven projects in the last 10 years, including the INSIDIOUS franchise and UPGRADE Pretty much all of the projects have been successful in some right so it makes sense that Blumhouse would want to secure the partnership.
THE INVISIBLE MAN is his latest success. The film cost $7 million to make & is already turning in profit after the $29 million opening. The film was also successful with critics, sitting with a 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Whannell has honestly been one of the stronger talents in the horror genre and I honestly can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
Did YOU check out THE INVISIBLE MAN this weekend? What would YOU like to see Leigh Whannell do next?