Sci-Fi Bulletin: Exploring the Universes of SF, Fantasy, Horror and Spy-fi!

Blumhouse’s new eight-movie genrefest will start streaming (or is that screaming) on Amazon Prime Video on October 6, ready for Halloween.

The initial two movies are Veena Sud’s The Lie and Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr.’s Black Box, with previously unannounced feature Evil Eye, from Elan Dassani and Rajeev Dassani and executive produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, following on October 13 as well as Nocturne written and directed by Zu Quirke. The others will premiere in 2021.

“We are excited to launch ‘Welcome to the Blumhouse’ with this exhilarating and provocative slate of original films for the first time ever on Prime Video. This collection from diverse and emerging filmmakers was a thrill to put together with our wonderful partners at Blumhouse Television,” said Julie Rapaport, co-head of movies for Amazon Studios. “These chilling stories have something for everyone — ready to fright and delight genre fans and newcomers alike — and we are excited to share them with our global Prime Video customers.”

“We’re beyond excited that the visions of these talented filmmakers will finally be seen by genre fans around the world, especially during this time when people are seeking to escape and be entertained. And we love the innovative idea of programming like the classic drive-in or repertory theatre experience,” said Marci Wiseman and Jeremy Gold, co-presidents Blumhouse Television. “Amazon have been incredible partners, linking arms and supporting the creative visions throughout the process of making these films.”

In “The Lie,” two parents must deal with the grisly aftermath when their teenage daughter confesses to killing her best friend.

“Black Box” is about a single father who, after losing his wife and memory in a car accident, undergoes an experimental treatment that makes him question who he really is.

“Evil Eye” is about a seemingly perfect romance that turns dark when a mother becomes convinced her daughter’s new boyfriend has a sinister connection to her own past.

“Nocturne” takes place at an elite arts academy, where a timid music student uncovers a mysterious notebook that once belonged to her recently deceased classmate.