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Paul Feig To Direct ‘Detention’ For Blumhouse Atomic Monster And Platinum Dunes

Director Paul Feig is pivoting toward the horror genre with his upcoming project 'Detention'.

By · Published July 9, 2026  23:26 UTC · Updated July 12, 2026  00:28 UTC

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The story of Paul Feig directing a horror film titled "Detention" was announced. The project was confirmed to be in development with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes.

Epilogue added 100d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Director Paul Feig is pivoting toward the horror genre with his upcoming project 'Detention'.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Paul Feig has been tapped to direct a horror movie titled 'Detention'. The project is being produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes.

Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline emphasizes the collaboration between the three production entities. Empire Online and Collider highlight this as a dark new direction for Feig following his work on a thriller starring Sydney Sweeney.

Future developments will likely center on the production progress of 'Detention' under the direction of Feig.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 102d ago.

Questions people are asking

Who is directing 'Detention'?

The film will be directed by Paul Feig.

Which companies are producing the movie?

Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes are producing the project.

What is the genre of the film?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Detention' is a horror movie.

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