‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror ‘Recluse’ Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran· May 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 48 views

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Steven Schneider, known for his work on horror films like 'Paranormal Activity', is set to executive produce the debut feature 'Recluse'. The film, directed by Henry Chaisson, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and follows a sound recordist uncovering family secrets. 'Recluse' is described as an immersive horror experience with a focus on chilling storytelling and striking visuals.

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▪Steven Schneider has joined 'Recluse' as executive producer through his indie label Spooky Pictures.
▪The film centers on a sound recordist named Joan who returns to her father's estate after a fire.
▪The story involves ghostly audio fragments that lead to the discovery of a buried family secret.

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Home Film News May 22, 2026 2:00am PT ‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror ‘Recluse’ Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Japanese Cinematographer Ashizawa Akiko on Sneaking Angles Past Directors, Blowing Past ISO Limits and Why Bell Peppers Make the Best Color Charts 21 minutes ago ‘White Lotus’ Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says 2 hours ago Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 3 hours ago See All Blue Finch Films Steven Schneider, whose genre credits include “Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious” and “Pet Sematary,” has boarded “Recluse” as executive producer through his indie label…

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