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Steven Schneider
American film producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 [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]
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Filmography
Feature Films
Television
Actor
- Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021) (Documentary film, himself)
Bibliography
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References
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