Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Paramount are set to revive the “Paranormal Activity” franchise with an eighth installment. Horror maestro James Wan joins the production team, promising a fresh chapter in the found-footage phenomenon.

Blumhouse and Universal’s horror sequel “The Black Phone 2” pulled in $2.625 million in Thursday previews. Projections place its weekend opening between $18 million and $29 million, putting a spotlight on horror’s enduring box office appeal.