Paul Feig to Direct New Horror Thriller “Detention”

Director Paul Feig has been tapped to helm “Detention,” a horror-thriller for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes. The spec script was written by screenwriter Daniel Gold. Production is being overseen by a slate of producers that includes Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, and Laura Fischer, with Steven Schneider, Bea Sequeira and Gold serving as executive producers. No studio has been formally attached, though industry sources note that Universal Pictures is a likely candidate because of its existing relationship with the two production companies.

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Feig’s recent breakout came with the erotic thriller “The Housemaid,” which earned more than $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget and became his most successful film to date. The success prompted a sequel, “The Housemaid’s Secret,” slated for release on December 17, 2027. Building on that momentum, Feig is moving further into the horror-thriller space, a shift mirrored by the long-standing partnership between Blumhouse Atomic Monster (James Wan’s horror label) and Platinum Dunes (Michael Bay’s genre banner), which together produced the original “Purge” series beginning in 2013.

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• Paul Feig – Director (formerly known for comedies such as *Bridesmaids* and thrillers like *A Simple Favor*).

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• Daniel Gold – Screenwriter; also attached to *Ride Along 3* (Universal) and the comedy spec *Tough Guys* (Amazon MGM).

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• Producers – Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, Laura Fischer (via Pretty Dangerous).

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• Executive Producers – Steven Schneider, Bea Sequeira, Daniel Gold.

‘The Housemaid’ Director Paul Feig Getting Darker with ‘Detention’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes

• Production Companies – Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Platinum Dunes.

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• *The Housemaid* grossed $400 million globally, surpassing its modest budget.

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• Feig’s cumulative box-office tally exceeds $1.6 billion across titles such as *Bridesmaids*, *The Heat*, *Spy* and *A Simple Favor*.

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• No cast has been announced for *Detention*; the project remains in development with no set release window.

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Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes have confirmed that Gold’s script was “brought to Feig” by Brad Fuller, who “spearheaded the package from the start.” Both companies describe the film as a “horror thriller” that will be “even darker” than Feig’s recent work on *The Housemaid*. Universal’s potential involvement is framed as a “prime candidate” given its historic ties to the two production houses.

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No dissenting commentary or criticism has been reported in the available sources.

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• Studio attachment: While Universal is cited as a likely distributor, no formal agreement has been disclosed.

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• Casting: No actors have been attached at this stage.

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• Release schedule: The film is listed as “in development” with no announced release date.

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• “I had a great time with The Housemaid, which stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.” — *Dread Central*

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• “No, but it’s good fun, with plenty of twists, turns, and over-the-top performances that led to it becoming a massive hit.” — *Dread Central*

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• “We may not know what Detention is about, but we’re talking about two studios between Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes who have delivered all sorts of horror hits over the past couple of decades.” — *Dread Central*

‘The Housemaid’ Director Paul Feig Getting Darker with ‘Detention’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes

• “This might be the first time I’ve ever been excited for detention, a place I spent a lot of time in during high school.” — *Dread Central*

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*Detention* remains in development with no confirmed release date. Feig is expected to complete production on *The Housemaid’s Secret* for Lionsgate before fully committing to the new horror project.

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