The 5 Lowest-Grossing Blumhouse Horror Sequels
Blumhouse Productions has established itself as a powerhouse in horror movie production over the last two decades. Platforming directors such as James Wan, Leigh Whannell, and Jordan Peele, the studio has created some of the most popular horror franchises in recent years. With film series such as Insidious, Paranormal Activity, and The Purge, Blumhouse is no stranger to sequels, but follow-up films don't always perform as well as the originals.
The films discussed below may be the lowest-grossing Blumhouse sequels, but remember that just because a movie didn't perform as expected doesn't mean it's a bad movie. Unless it's an Amityville sequel.
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2015 saw the release of the sixth installment of the Paranormal Activity franchise. The first film not to feature the character of Katie, and the first of the series to be presented in 3D Ghost Dimension didn't capture the hearts of fans in the same way as the previous films. Featuring a new family that discovers a box of old tapes and a video camera and a young girl communing with spirits, the film didn't exactly break new ground.
Made with a budget of $10 million, the film domestically made $18,297,124 while it globally netted $77,959,374. While by no means a flop, compared to other installments in the franchise, Ghost Dimension performed pretty poorly. For reference, the original Paranormal Activity was made for $4500 and globally grossed $194,183,034, while the subsequent two entries also grossed close to $200 million each.
Released in 2021 as a direct sequel to the 2016 film The Purge: Election Year, The Forever Purge takes place in 2048, where the original rules of Purge night have been reinstated. With the election of the New
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