5 Blumhouse Horror Movies That Would Make Great Games
Founded in 2000 by Jason Blum, Blumhouse Productions is the studio responsible for producing some of the best popcorn movies of the last two decades. Though Blumhouse has produced a good handful of dramas before, including greats like Whiplash and BlacKkKlansman, the production company is best known for its work in the horror genre. While not all of its films have been hits, Blumhouse has quickly become a home for some of the best horror franchises of the last 20 years. And with great franchises, great games are often likely to follow.
The horror genre is one of the most popular in modern gaming, and when looking at Blumhouse's extensive back catalog of releases, there are a good few movies in there that have the potential to be excellent video game experiences. Some of these movies may need a little reworking to properly fit the video game medium, but the potential is certainly there.
5 Underrated Blumhouse Horror Sequels
The most recent movie release on this list, Blumhouse's The Invisible Man hit theaters in February 2020. Unfortunately, the pandemic cut the movie's theatrical run short, so many had to wait awhile for it to be released digitally. For many, though, the wait was more than worth it.
Taking the general premise of H.G. Wells' Invisible Man, The Invisible Man subverts expectations at every turn and delivers an emotionally resonant tale of abuse and coercive control, using the movie-monster premise as the perfect allegory. Through Leigh Whannell's excellent writing and Elisabeth Moss' superb acting, The Invisible Man stood out from the crowd.
Converting The Invisible Man to the video game medium may take a little work, but it's a tale worth telling again. A simple «walking simulator» type game could fit the
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