Blumhouse Atomic officially announces a massive first-look producing deal with acclaimed filmmaker Gary Dauberman. As a result, his production company, Coin Operated, partners directly with the horror powerhouse. Dauberman expresses immense excitement about collaborating with industry giants. This new venture also reunites him with longtime creative ally James Wan.
“I’m thrilled to be working with these two powerhouses,” said Dauberman. “It’s been great to watch Jason make films that connect so viscerally with not just me, but fans all over the world. On top of that, I am thrilled to be reuniting with James, who has always been such a strong supporter and huge influence on my work. Together, Blumhouse Atomic brings a unique combination of collaboration, inventiveness, and engagement to the creative process. Under their partnership, I couldn’t be more excited to continue our history and make more projects together.”
Building an Impressive Horror Legacy
Dauberman has cemented his reputation behind some of the most lucrative horror franchises of the past decade. Within the massive Conjuring Universe, he wrote Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation, and The Nun. Moreover, he produced The Curse of La Llorona alongside The Nun 2. He also directed Annabelle Comes Home. Naturally, his phenomenal success extends far beyond that cinematic universe.
Conquering Box Office Records
He adapted Stephen King’s IT, which subsequently delivered the biggest horror opening of all time. Additionally, he executive produced IT: Chapter Two. The franchise grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Furthermore, he wrote, directed, and executive produced Salem’s Lot for New Line. He also wrote and produced Until Dawn for Screen Gems while producing Passenger for Paramount.
Expanding Into Television and New Projects
In television, Gary Dauberman co-wrote “Swamp Thing” with Mark Verheiden for Atomic Monster and Warner Bros. Television. Moreover, he served as an executive producer on that critically acclaimed series. Presently, he is producing the upcoming Revenge of La Llorona and Focus Features’ The Fisherman. He is actively writing Sony and PlayStation’s Helldivers adaptation. Finally, he is crafting the latest installment of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise directly for Blumhouse Atomic.
A Bright Future for Coin Operated
Mia Maniscalco serves as president of Coin Operated, which Dauberman founded in 2020. James Wan enthusiastically praises Dauberman’s innate instinct for terrifying storytelling. As a result, horror fans can expect exceptional cinematic experiences from this thrilling new partnership. Ultimately, this collaboration promises pure dread for audiences everywhere. Follow Dauberman on TikTok for regular updates.
