How Blumhouse Cracked Horror (By Being Cheap)

How Blumhouse Cracked Horror (By Being Cheap)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the enduring popularity of horror films and Blumhouse's significant impact on the genre. Blumhouse's unique approach, focusing on low-budget films set in ordinary homes, has redefined horror by reflecting societal anxieties, such as economic fears and the American Dream. Through films like Paranormal Activity, Get Out, and Us, Blumhouse has shifted the portrayal of homes from safe havens to sources of horror, capturing the zeitgeist and societal issues. The company's success is attributed to its economic model and ability to tap into current fears.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a constant fixture in cinema across decades?

Romantic comedies

Horror films

Science fiction

Documentaries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary economic strategy of Blumhouse?

Hiring famous actors

Investing heavily in special effects

Keeping film costs under $5 million

Focusing on high-budget films

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do traditional horror films typically depict the home?

As a place of safety

As a place of mystery

As a place of adventure

As a source of horror

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'Paranormal Activity', what is unusual about the house?

It is completely ordinary

It is a gothic mansion

It is a haunted castle

It is located in a forest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal issue does 'Paranormal Activity' reflect?

Political instability

The Great Recession

The rise of technology

Environmental concerns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main threat in 'The Purge'?

Natural disasters

The family's own community

External invaders

Wild animals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'Get Out', what is the protagonist's initial feeling about the suburb?

Comfortable and safe

Lost and scared

Excited and happy

Indifferent and bored

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