While the conversation that followed applies to the recent flameout of M3GAN 2.0, it can be applied to Wolf Man, The Woman in the Yard, and Drop as well. So far, this year’s Blumhouse releases have left the production house without a #1 hit, forming the “slump” that seems to be in play.

The horror impresario outlined three reasons the cyborg sequel performed significantly worse than its predecessor at the box office.

As 'M3GAN 2.0' struggles to live up to its original prototype, Blumhouse is taking stock of their latest box office loss.