Blumhouse Horror Film Achieves 84% Audience Approval on Rotten Tomatoes and Becomes a Streaming Success

Blumhouse Productions remains a dominant force in the horror genre, consistently delivering successful films that resonate with audiences. Established in 2007 with the release of Paranormal Activity, the studio has produced a string of successful titles including Get Out (2017), M3GAN (2022), Hush (2016), and The Invisible Man (2021). Blumhouse’s unique model focuses on creating films on modest budgets, granting creative autonomy to filmmakers, and leveraging the studio system for distribution. This strategy has resulted in an impressive array of horror films that have performed well at the box office.

Blumhouse’s Strong Performance in 2024

As we traverse 2024, Blumhouse has kicked off the year with the release of Night Swim, which, despite mixed critical reviews, achieved notable box office success. Similarly, Imaginary performed well financially, but the subsequent release, Afraid, did not connect with audiences or critics alike. Notably, in September, Blumhouse debuted a standout horror film that received high ratings and performed impressively at the box office.

Streaming Success of Speak No Evil

Engaging Audiences with the Remake

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The film Speak No Evil has emerged as a streaming sensation, boasting an impressive 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This American adaptation of a 2022 Danish thriller features a talented cast, including James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, and explores the dark turns a family vacation can take when a seemingly benign outing escalates into horror. Critics have also responded favorably, with an 83% critics’ score complementing its audience acclaim.

After its December 6 release on Peacock, Speak No Evil climbed the streaming charts, ranking as the sixth most popular movie in the U.S. during the week of December 5 – 11, according to Reelgood. Although it surpassed films like My Old Ass and Fly Me To The Moon, it was outpaced by other horror titles such as The Substance and Alien: Romulus, with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice claiming the top spot.

Reelgood Top 10 Streaming Movies (Dec. 5 – 11)
1	Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2	Smile 2
3	Deadpool & Wolverine
4	Alien: Romulus
5	The Substance
6	Speak No Evil
7	My Old Ass
8	Subservience
9	Fly Me To The Moon
10	Nutcrackers

The Impact of Speak No Evil‘s Success

Box Office Performance

Produced with an estimated budget of $15 million, Speak No Evil has achieved significant commercial success, grossing approximately $76 million globally. This impressive revenue includes nearly $37 million from the domestic box office and around $39 million from international markets. Given the movie’s break-even point estimated between $30 million and $37.5 million, its financial performance underscores Blumhouse’s effective business model.

While Blumhouse is known for creating sequels to popular horror titles (such as the confirmed M3GAN 2.0), the conclusion of Speak No Evil suggests a continuation of this story may be unlikely. Unlike its original counterpart, the remake provides a definitive ending that implies closure for its characters. Nevertheless, the film’s streaming success reaffirms Blumhouse’s approach remains effective, especially within the horror genre, with an array of new projects on the horizon.

Source: Reelgood

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