Steven Schneider
Steven Jay Schneider is an American film producer, author and critic best known for his work in the horror genre. He has been involved in several film franchises, including the Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and the films: Split (2016), Glass (2019), and Knock at the Cabin (2023).
Education
Schneider has a master's degree in philosophy from the University of London.[1][2]
Career
Schneider gained prominence through his involvement in the film series, Paranormal Activity. American film producer Jason Blum credits Schneider as the person who identified Paranormal Activity and brought the project to his attention.[3] With Blum and Oren Peli, Schneider co-produced the horror film Insidious, which was made for under $2 million but grossed over $50 million worldwide.[4] Other films that Schneider produced include The Lords of Salem[5] and Knock at the Cabin.[6]
Schneider has focused on strategic production deals. In 2012, he partnered with co-producer Adi Shankar to sign a multi-year agreement with multinational entertainment company Entertainment One.[7] Additionally, Schneider founded the independent production company Spooky Pictures alongside producer Roy Lee.[8] Schneider later signed a multi-film production deal with Indian company Balaji Motion Pictures and genre label Dark Hell, focusing on Hindi-language thriller and horror projects.[9]
Schneider has also authored several books specializing in horror cinema and film psychoanalysis.[10][11][12][13]
Filmography
Feature Films
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Paranormal Activity |
| 2008 | 100 Feet |
| 2010 | Insidious |
| Paranormal Activity 2 | |
| Phase 7 | |
| 2011 | The FP |
| Paranormal Activity 3 | |
| 2012 | The Devil Inside |
| Paranormal Activity: The Chronology | |
| The Tall Man | |
| The Lords of Salem | |
| The Bay | |
| Paranormal Activity 4 | |
| 2013 | Pawn Shop Chronicles |
| Insidious: Chapter 2 | |
| Haunt | |
| SX Tape | |
| Wer | |
| 2014 | Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones |
| Cooties | |
| Flight 7500 | |
| The Houses October Built | |
| Acid Girls | |
| 2015 | Exeter |
| Lady of Csejte | |
| Area 51 | |
| Insidious: Chapter 3 | |
| Intruders | |
| Visions | |
| Estranged | |
| The Visit | |
| Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension | |
| The Unspoken | |
| 2016 | Split |
| The Worthy | |
| 2017 | The Tank |
| 2017 | The Houses October Built 2 |
| 2018 | Insidious: The Last Key |
| Delirium | |
| Mara | |
| 2019 | Glass |
| Pet Samatary | |
| 2020 | His House |
| 2021 | Old |
| Masquerade | |
| Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin | |
| 2022 | Watcher |
| 2023 | Knock at the Cabin |
| Late Night with the Devil | |
| Insidious: The Red Door |
Television
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2012 | The River |
Actor
- Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021) (Documentary film, himself)
Bibliography
| Year | Book Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die | Barron's Educational Series |
| 2003 | Underground U.S.A.: Filmmaking Beyond the Hollywood Canon (Alterimage) | WallFlower Press |
| 2003 | Fear Without Frontiers: Horror Cinema Across the Globe | Fab Pr |
| 2003 | Dark Thoughts: Philosophic Reflections on Cinematic Horror | Scarecrow Press |
| 2004 | Horror Film and Psychoanalysis: Freud's Worst Nightmare (Cambridge Studies in Film) | Cambridge University Press |
| 2004 | New Hollywood Violence (Inside Popular Film) | Manchester University Press |
| 2005 | Horror International (Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media Series) | Wayne State University Press |
| 2005 | Traditions in World Cinema | Edinburgh University Press |
| 2005 | 1001 Movies: You Must See Before You Die | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2005 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2007 | 501 Movie Directors: A Comprehensive Guide to the Greatest Filmmakers | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2007 | 501 Movie Stars: A Comprehensive Guide to the Greatest Screen Actors | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2008 | 501 Movie Stars | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2008 | Horror Cinema by Jonathan Penner | TASCHEN |
| 2009 | 101 War Movies: You Must See Before You Die | Octopus Publishing Group |
| 2009 | 101 Gangster Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2009 | 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2009 | 101 Science-fiction Movies | Octopus Publishing Group |
| 2009 | Designing Fear: An Aesthetics of Cinematic Horror | Routledge |
| 2010 | 101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2010 | 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2010 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die 2010 | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2011 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: You Must See Before You Die 2011 | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2012 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die 2012 | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2012 | Horror Cinema by Jonathan Penner | TASCHEN |
| 2013 | 101 Gangster Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2013 | 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2013 | 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2013 | 101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2013 | 101 War Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2013 | 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2014 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die 2014 | Cassell Illustrated |
| 2015 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2016 | 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die | Apple Press |
| 2017 | Horror Cinema | TASCHEN |
| 2018 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die | Pier 9 |
| 2019 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2019 | 100 European Horror Films (BFI Screen Guides) | British Film Institute |
| 2019 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (Chinese Edition) | Central Compilation & Translation Press |
| 2020 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before you Die: Updated for 2020 | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 2021 | 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Updated for 2021 | B.E.S. Publishing |
References
- ^ Ebert, Roger (2010-09-14). Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2011. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4494-0618-9.
- ^ Weinstein, Joshua L. (2012-01-08). "'Devil Inside' Producer: 'I'm Not Worried About Bad Reviews'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Basinger, Wasson, Jeanine, Sam (November 8, 2022). Hollywood: The Oral History. HarperCollins. p. 723. ISBN 978-0063056947.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ McClintock, Pamela (2011-04-26). "'Insidious' Is the Most Profitable Film of 2011". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (2011-02-03). "Rob Zombie to Direct 'The Lords of Salem' This Spring". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2021-12-06). "Dave Bautista To Star In M. Night Shyamalan's Next Film 'Knock At The Cabin'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Wiseman2012-02-06T18:08:00+00:00, Andreas. "eOne inks output deal with Steven Schneider and Adi Shankar". Screen. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Grater, Tom (2020-03-03). "Spooky Pictures, Indie Banner From 'Pet Sematary' & 'It' Producers, Sets First Project Under Image Nation Slate Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2022-04-22). "'Paranormal Activity' Producer Steven Schneider Teams With Ekta Kapoor's Balaji for Indian Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ "The Horror Film and Psychoanalysis: Freud's Worst Nightmare". Film Quarterly. 59 (3): 76–77. 2006-03-01. doi:10.1525/fq.2006.59.3.76.2. ISSN 0015-1386.
- ^ Martin, Nina K. (2007). "Review of HORROR FILM AND PSYCHOANALYSIS: FREUD'S WORST NIGHTMARE". Journal of Film and Video. 59 (1): 51–53. doi:10.2307/20688550. ISSN 0742-4671. JSTOR 20688550.
- ^ Gordon, Andrew M. (2007). "Review of HORROR INTERNATIONAL". Journal of Film and Video. 59 (1): 53–55. doi:10.2307/20688551. ISSN 0742-4671. JSTOR 20688551.
- ^ Sexton, Jamie (2012). "US "Indie-Horror": Critical Reception, Genre Construction, and Suspect Hybridity". Cinema Journal. 51 (2): 67–69. doi:10.1353/cj.2012.0012. ProQuest 929051705.
