Blumhouse Lays Off Six Staffers Amid Film, TV Restructuring

Blumhouse Productions, a studio renowned for its success in the horror genre, has laid off six employees across its film, television, and casting departments as part of a broader restructuring effort. The affected staff were primarily junior-level executives and support personnel, including Haley Pigman, a creative development manager known for her work on "The Woman in the Yard." These layoffs follow the disappointing box office performance of "M3GAN 2.0," although none of the laid-off executives were involved with that film. The restructuring continues a downsizing trend in the television division that began in 2023 after the resignation of TV President Chris McCumber, who was replaced by Melissa Aouate. Despite recent setbacks, Blumhouse is preparing for upcoming releases such as "The Black Phone 2" and "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2," and retains high-profile TV projects including the "Scarpetta" series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. The studio also recently acquired part of the "Saw" franchise, signaling ongoing strategic moves amid industry challenges.