Producer behind 'M3gan' and 'The Purge' is entering the video game business

Blum’s production company plans to make immersive horror games, costing less than US$10mil (RM44mil) to produce, which people will play on PCs and gaming consoles. It will identify titles in development at smaller studios and offer financing, creative input and the value of its reputation in the horror space. — AFP

Jason Blum, the producer of horror movie hits M3gan and The Purge, is entering the video game business, aiming to extend his expertise in scary stories to a new and more lucrative creative medium.

Blum’s production company plans to make immersive horror games, costing less than US$10mil (RM44mil) to produce, which people will play on PCs and gaming consoles. It will identify titles in development at smaller studios and offer financing, creative input and the value of its reputation in the horror space.