Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Share Horror Slate Updates at NYCC
At New York Comic Con 2026, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster presented a Blumfest panel with updates on several upcoming horror projects. MatPat announced a deal to produce films based on indie horror games, starting with Amanda the Adventurer: The Movie. The panel also featured a trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, a new short film from Heidi Wong, a first look at River, and status updates on titles including Paranormal Activity 8, Saw 11, and Something Is Killing the Children.
At New York Comic Con 2026, a 90-minute Blumfest panel brought together Jason Blum and James Wan. Moderator MatPat announced a deal to adapt indie horror games, beginning with Amanda the Adventurer: The Movie. Mike Flanagan and Chiwetel Ejiofor debuted The Exorcist: Martyrs trailer, while Heidi Wong revealed an original short drawing on Asian myths and folk traditions.
River, a TIFF-premiering slasher, was bought by Universal with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster for $10 million distribution rights. Jessica Rothe appeared; footage showed her character chased in water by Dane DiLiegro's silent man. Quick updates touched RoboCop as a Prime Video series, a fourth Blair Witch, and Saw 11 with director Mike P. Nelson.
The announcements may energize horror fans and signal more adaptation opportunities for independent game creators. If projects like Amanda the Adventurer and River perform well, studios could invest further in niche horror IP, potentially benefiting filmmakers, actors, and streaming platforms. Audiences might see broader theatrical and home-viewing choices, though oversaturation could also test whether franchise updates and new voices sustain interest.