It’s a great time to be a Paranormal Activity fan.
After years of silence, the franchise is roaring back to life with an upcoming video game, a hit stage show, and yes, a new movie.
The eighth instalment of the found-footage horror series has quietly been in development for the last year, but now we finally have a solid update.
Horror icon James Wan, best known for creating the Saw and Conjuring franchises, has come aboard to produce a new Paranormal Activity chapter.
This will be the latest in a series of collaborations between Wan’s Atomic Monster label and Blumhouse Productions. Wan is set to produce alongside Jason Blum and Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli, with Paramount Pictures co-financing and distributing the film.
Of his entry into the franchise, Wan said:
“I’ve been a huge admirer of Paranormal Activity since the brilliant first movie, with its creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying. I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise.”
Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum added:
“Diving in with James for this exciting rebirth of the franchise that started it all for Blumhouse is exactly what we dreamed of when we merged with Atomic Monster. I’ll be actively involved with him to introduce this new chapter. Thankfully, we’re able to spend a little more than the $15,000 we had on the first movie, but one thing will remain the same — do not see it alone.”
Plot details are currently unknown, but we expect to learn more about the return of Paranormal Activity as we head into the New Year. Stay tuned!
