Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Patrick Wilson (in his directorial debut) with a screenplay by Scott Teems from a story by Leigh Whannell. It is a direct sequel to Insidious (2010) and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), and the fifth installment in the Insidious film series. Ty Simpkins, Wilson, Andrew Astor, Rose Byrne, and Lin Shaye reprise their roles from the films. Hiam Abbass and Sinclair Daniel also join the cast.
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Directed by | Patrick Wilson |
Screenplay by | Scott Teems |
Story by | Leigh Whannell |
Based on | Characters by Leigh Whannell |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
After the release of Insidious: The Last Key (2018), Blumhouse Productions opted for possibilities to produce future films in the series, including a crossover with the Sinister series. In October 2020, the studio announced that Wilson would direct and star in the new film, with Teems writing the script based on a story written by Whannell.
Insidious: The Red Door is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Synopsis
Set ten years after the ending events of the second film, Josh Lambert heads east to drop his son Dalton off at an idyllic, ivy-league university. However, Dalton’s college dream becomes a nightmare when the repressed demons of his past suddenly return to haunt them both. To end the haunting and to put the demons to rest once and for all, Josh and Dalton must return once again to the Further in order to stop the Lambert nightmare for good.[1]
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Cast
- Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert[2]
- Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert[2]
- Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert[3]
- Andrew Astor as Foster Lambert[4]
- Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier[5]
Additionally, Hiam Abbass, Sinclair Daniel, Peter Dager, and Jarquez McClendon appear in the film in undisclosed roles.[3]
Production
Development
Following the release and box office success of Insidious: The Last Key, a sequel entered development.[6] Producer Jason Blum expressed interest in a crossover with Sinister.[7] On October 29, 2020, it was announced that a direct sequel to Insidious and Insidious: Chapter 2 was in development with Patrick Wilson serving as director in his directorial debut from a screenplay written by Scott Teems based on a story by Leigh Whannell.[1][8][9][10] Wilson and Ty Simpkins were set to reprise their roles from the first two films.[2]
Filming
In February 2022, Wilson confirmed that location scouting had begun with filming set to begin in Spring that year.[11] Principal photography commenced in August 2022, with Peter Dager, Jarquez McClendon, Sinclair Daniel, and Hiam Abbass joining the cast, as well as Rose Byrne confirmed to be returning.[3] On August 22, 2022, Wilson revealed that filming has wrapped.[12]
Release
Insidious: The Red Door is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[13]
References
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- Hamman, Cody (August 22, 2022). "Insidious 5: Patrick Wilson-directed sequel has wrapped filming". JoBlo. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- Squires, John (April 19, 2023). "Insidious: The Red Door Trailer – Patrick Wilson Directs Final Chapter in Lambert Family Saga". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Miska, Brad (February 22, 2018). "Surprise! Insidious: The Last Key Is the Highest Grossing Insidious Film!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- Outlaw, Kofi (January 10, 2018). "'Insidious' and 'Sinister' Crossover May Happen According to Jason Blum". Comic Book. Archived from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- Laman, Douglas (October 29, 2020). "Insidious 5 Announced by Blumhouse, Patrick Wilson To Direct". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- Verhoeven, Beatrice (October 29, 2020). "Patrick Wilson to Make Directing Debut With 5th Insidious for Blumhouse". TheWrap. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- Couch, Aaron (October 29, 2020). "Patrick Wilson to Make Directorial Debut With Insidious 5 | Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- Romanchick, Shane (February 3, 2022). "Insidious 5: Patrick Wilson Reveals Filming Begins Spring 2022". Collider. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- John, Squires (August 22, 2022). "Fear the Dark: Filming Has Wrapped on 'Insidious Chapter 5'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 19, 2022). "Sony Moves Madame Web To Fall 2023, Dates Marvel Universe Title For Summer 2024". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.