Blumhouse was founded by Jason Blum in 2000 and has since produced an array of horror films. From Get Out to Us to the revived Halloween trilogy, Blumhouse has put out some iconic films. Of course, not all of Blumhouse’s horror movies have been successful, but that’s simply the name of the game when it comes to producing films. Meanwhile, Atomic Monster was founded in 2014 by James Wan and has produced horror films like those in The Conjuring universe, Lights Out, and Malignant.

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According to a report by The New York Times, Blum and Wan are in advanced talks to merge their Blumhouse and Atomic Monster production companies. If the merger is completed, Atomic Monster will benefit from Blumhouse’s first-look deal with Universal Pictures after its deal with Warner Bros. concluded over the summer. The companies are expected to continue to operate as separate labels, maintaining their autonomy creatively and keeping their own brand identities. So, for instance, the Five Night at Freddy’s film at Blumhouse would not bare the Atomic Monster banner nor would its creative direction be altered.

In addition, the merger would increase the combined output of both companies. Atomic Monster would be able to utilize Blumhouse’s infrastructure for its activities in film and TV and even allow for new content in the form of games, live experiences, and audio experiences. The companies have worked together before, with M3GAN operating under the Blumhouse and the Atomic Monster label.

With Wan and Blum being producers of primarily horror fare, the move could mean some new and interesting horror films are on the horizon. It’s already known that Blumhouse is working on films such as the new Spawn movie, while Atomic Monster has a Salem’s Lot adaptation in the works. Together, the two could feasibly create bigger and better mainstream horror films.

Until the merger is complete, there’s no telling what Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are cooking up together. And, while the two are in “advanced talks,” that doesn’t mean it’s a done deal, and it could still fall through. Time will tell if it succeeds or not.

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Source: The New York Times