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 ''

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'', '' Insidious'', and the films: ''

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'' (2016), ''

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'' (2019), and ''

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'' (2023).

Education

Schneider has a master's degree in philosophy from the

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Career

Schneider gained prominence through his involvement in the film series, ''Paranormal Activity''. American film producer

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credits Schneider as the person who identified ''

'' and brought the project to his attention. With Blum and

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, Schneider co-produced the horror film ''Insidious'', which was made for under $2 million but grossed over $50 million worldwide. Other films that Schneider produced include '' The Lords of Salem'' and ''

''. 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. Additionally, Schneider 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

Feature Films

Television

Actor

*''Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity'' (2021) (Documentary film, himself)

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References

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