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New Director Ian Tuason Joins Paranormal Activity Franchise

12/13/2025

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Tuason Directs Paranormal

Ian Tuason, a Canadian filmmaker, will direct the next installment of the Paranormal Activity franchise.
Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have partnered to produce the eight-film series.
James Wan will produce and Oren Peli will return as producer, continuing the found-footage legacy.
Tuason's Undertone won the Fantasia gold audience award in July 2025, underscoring alignment with the franchise's style.

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Couple Faces Haunting

Paranormal Activity is a play at London's Ambassadors Theatre directed by Felix Barrett and written by Levi Holloway.
It follows a couple's struggles after moving to London.
Premiered in 2024, it seeks to attract new audiences through its tie to the film franchise.
The creators say horror can foster community and catharsis in unsettling times.

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Historical Context

Released in 2007, "Paranormal Activity" transformed the horror genre by employing found footage techniques, grossing nearly $194 million worldwide on a mere $15,000 budget. This success led to a franchise under Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, influencing subsequent horror films and theatrical adaptations. The series reflects a cultural shift towards immersive storytelling, appealing to diverse audiences and reshaping genre boundaries.

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Tuason Directs Paranormal

Ian Tuason, a Canadian filmmaker, will direct the next installment of the Paranormal Activity franchise.
Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have partnered to produce the eight-film series.
James Wan will produce and Oren Peli will return as producer, continuing the found-footage legacy.
Tuason's Undertone won the Fantasia gold audience award in July 2025, underscoring alignment with the franchise's style.

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