Fascination with horror movies sets stage for Truth or Dare
Get ready for a creepy tale on Friday the 13th! “Truth or Dare” arrives in theaters to scare your pants off in April.
The movie is produced by horror movie mastermind Jason Blum, whose company Blumhouse Productions was behind the 2017 blockbusters “Get Out” and “Split.”
In this new supernatural thriller, a harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among a group of college friends turns deadly when someone – or 
something – begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare.
The film, directed by Jeff Wadlow (“Kick-Ass 2”), stars Lucy Hale (“Pretty Little Liars”), Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”), Violett Beane (“The Flash”), Sophia Taylor Ali (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Nolan Gerard Funk (MTV’s “Awkward”), and Hayden Szeto.
If you like sinister, creepy and hair-raising flicks, you probably don’t want to miss this one. A look at the movie trailer promises to keep your heart racing and adrenaline pumping – a signature effect of Blum films.
Blum has developed the perfect formula for success, turning small budget films into a horror movie gold mine with such hits as “Insidious,” “The Purge,” “Happy Death Day,” “Unfriended,” “Sinister,” and “Creep,” which have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. His first 
big hit, “Paranormal Activity” was his biggest profit-maker. Produced with a $15,000 budget, it made more than $193 million worldwide.
Why are his movies such a big success? Because he loves horror movies – when they’re well done. “A lot of horror movies get made by people who don’t really like them, so they don’t respect them,” says Blum.
Even though he usually produces his films for less than $5 million, he always tries to deliver a great story with compelling characters and good acting.
“Horror is great storytelling with scary elements on top of it, but if you don’t have great storytelling, you can have all the scares in the world, but the movie won’t work.”
Don’t miss “Truth or Dare” in theaters on April 13
