The Insidious franchise is back with its fifth installment, Insidious: The Red Door. The film, which is directed by Patrick Wilson in his directorial debut, picks up several years after the events of the previous film, Insidious: Chapter 4. In this film, Josh Lambert (Wilson) and his son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) are trying to move on with their lives after the traumatic events they have experienced. However, Dalton’s college dream soon becomes a living nightmare when the repressed demons of his past suddenly return to haunt them both.

The film also stars Hiam Abbass, Sinclair Daniel, Andrew Astor, and Rose Byrne. The screenplay is written by Scott Teems, based on a story by Leigh Whannell and Teems. The film is produced by James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Jason Blum, Oren Peli, and Charles Layton.

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 7, 2023.

What to expect from the film

Fans of the Insidious franchise can expect the same scares and suspense that they have come to love from the series. The film is said to be darker and more terrifying than previous installments, and it will explore the Lambert family’s past in more detail. The film will also introduce some new characters and entities, which will add to the scares.

Director Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson, who stars in the film as Josh Lambert, makes his directorial debut with Insidious: The Red Door. Wilson is no stranger to the horror genre, having starred in films such as The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2. He is also a producer on the Insidious franchise.

Wilson has said that he wanted to make a film that was both scary and emotionally resonant. He has also said that he wanted to pay homage to the films that scared him as a child.

Early reviews

Early reviews for Insidious: The Red Door have been positive. Critics have praised the film’s scares, suspense, and emotional depth. Some critics have also praised Wilson’s direction.

The film currently has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Will you be watching Insidious: The Red Door?

The Insidious franchise is one of the most popular horror franchises of all time. The films have been praised for their scares, suspense, and emotional depth. The fifth installment, Insidious: The Red Door, is directed by Patrick Wilson in his directorial debut. The film is said to be darker and more terrifying than previous installments, and it will explore the Lambert family’s past in more detail. The film will also introduce some new characters and entities, which will add to the scares.

If you are a fan of the Insidious franchise, or if you are looking for a scary movie to watch, then you should definitely check out Insidious: The Red Door. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 7, 2023.