Festival Kicks Off on Wednesday, Sept. 25 with Paranormal Activity's 15th Anniversary National Re-Release in 150 AMC Locations

Los Angeles, Calif. – Sept. 17, 2024 – Blumhouse, the powerhouse of horror, is teaming up with AMC Theatres for the spookiest season of the year with AMC’s BlumFest 2024. This six-week horror festival will take place every Wednesday from September 25 through October 30, showcasing some of Blumhouse’s most terrifying films in theaters across 54 cities. Fans can expect exclusive screenings, unique giveaways, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and more during this ultimate horror experience.

AMC’s BlumFest marks a new milestone as Blumhouse's beloved annual celebration extends nationwide for the first time. The festival kicks off on Wednesday, September 25, featuring a 15th anniversary screening of Paranormal Activity, a one-night-only national re-release of the film that redefined found-footage horror.

Festival Highlights

Every Wednesday at 7 PM and 9 PM local time, horror fans can immerse themselves in Blumhouse classics with discounted ticket prices. Each screening includes a special commemorative poster and exclusive recorded messages from the directors and cast. Tickets are on sale starting Tuesday, September 17 at AMCTheatres.com and the AMC Mobile App. Here’s the full film lineup:

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Paranormal Activity (2009) – Written and directed by Oren Peli. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of this groundbreaking horror classic.

• Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Lights Out (2016) – Written by Eric Heisserer and David F. Sandberg, and directed by David F. Sandberg. Experience this chilling story about fear itself.

• Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) – Written by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, and directed by James Wan. Dive deeper into the terrifying world of Insidious.

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Happy Death Day (2017) – Written by Scott Lobdell, directed by Christopher Landon. Relive the twisted time loop in this horror-comedy favorite.

• Wednesday, October 23, 2024: The Black Phone (2021) – Written by Joe Hill, Scott Derrickson, and C. Robert Cargill, and directed by Scott Derrickson. Prepare for a tense supernatural thriller that will keep you on edge.

• Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2024) – Written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi, and directed by Emma Tammi. Be one of the first to see this highly anticipated adaptation of the popular video game.

Quotes from Blumhouse and AMC

“This entire festival is a tribute to Halloween and the incredible fans who make this genre thrive. We’re thrilled to bring Paranormal Activity back to the big screen for its 15th anniversary, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for BlumFest,” said Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse.

Elizabeth Frank, EVP of Worldwide Programming and Chief Content Officer at AMC Theatres, added, “Blumhouse movies are always a hit, but watching them during Halloween season brings an extra level of fun. We’re excited to give fans this unique chance to experience these iconic films in theaters with bonus content and surprises.”

Participating Cities

BlumFest 2024 will take place in 54 cities, including: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, D.C., and many more.

For the full list of cities, film details, and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/BlumFest2024

Don't miss out on this thrilling celebration of Blumhouse’s best!

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