Blumhouse Productions
Leading horror and thriller production company known for high-return, low-budget filmmaking model. Produces under various labels including BH Tilt for smaller releases.
Rate Range
$200–$1200/day
Source: SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreement 2024; Deadline reporting on Blumhouse budgets
Production Details
Typical hours/day
10-14h
Shoot days
15-25 days
Known For
Efficient low-budget production model ($3-15M budgets typically)
Major theatrical distribution despite indie budgets
Franchise opportunities (Purge, Insidious, Happy Death Day)
Watch Out
Low budgets mean lower base pay per SAG-AFTRA low budget tier rates
Fast production schedules per Deadline reporting on Blumhouse model
Horror/thriller content may involve intense physical or emotional scenes
Contract Tips
Check which SAG-AFTRA tier the production falls under
Negotiate backend points if offered — Blumhouse films often outperform budget expectations
Confirm intimacy coordinator availability for sensitive scenes
What Actors Say
Per r/acting and r/Filmmakers discussions (2023-2025), actors describe Blumhouse as a great stepping stone — budgets are tight but the films get wide distribution. Deadline and The Wrap have reported on the company's model of keeping budgets low while offering profit participation. Reddit users note the fast pace but professional production environments.
Early signal (1 report) — low sample confidence
StageBlind Editorial — based on public reporting and industry data