Steven Schneider


Steven Jay Schneider is an American film producer, author and former critic best known for his work in the horror genre. He is best known for his involvement in the Paranormal Activity and Insidious franchises, as well as producing the films Split, Glass, and Knock at the Cabin.

Education

Schneider has a master's degree in philosophy from the University of London.

Career

Schneider gained prominence through his involvement in the Paranormal Activity franchise. Blumhouse Productions founder Jason Blum credits Schneider as the person who identified Paranormal Activity and brought the project to his attention. With Blum and Oren Peli, Schneider co-produced the horror film Insidious, which was made for $1.5 million and grossed over $100 million worldwide and spawned a franchise. Other films that Schneider produced include The Lords of Salem and Knock at the Cabin.
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. In 2020, Schneider and Roy Lee co-founded the independent production company Spooky Pictures. 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.
Schneider has also authored several books specializing in horror cinema and film psychoanalysis.

Filmography

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Television
Documentary appearance