Not all quality content comes from billion-dollar conglomerates. "Indie" studios operate outside the major studio systems, often focusing on lower budgets, artistic risk-taking, and prestige films.
The most popular name in horror. Blumhouse revolutionized the industry by using micro-budgets ($3–5 million) for massive returns (Paranormal Activity cost $15k, grossed $193M; Get Out cost $4.5M, grossed $255M). Their productions are culturally relevant social thrillers disguised as genre films.
This production company is responsible for Lost, Fringe, Westworld, and the modern Star Trek films. Their signature is the "mystery box"—nesting puzzles inside puzzles that keep audiences guessing.