If there’s any studio out there in Hollywood that knows the value of sequels and franchises, it’s Blumhouse. The micro-budget horror outfit loves to take its films and spin them off and make sequels, as we’ve seen with “Paranormal Activity,” “The Purge,” “Happy Death Day,” and “Sinister.” But one of their longest-running franchises is “Insidious,” which is now getting a fifth chapter with Patrick Wilson returning to star. Oh and he’s going to take on another role in the franchise with the next installment—director.
During the Blumhouse-inspired Blumfest (via Deadline), it was revealed that Patrick Wilson is returning to the “Insidious” franchise for a fifth film in which he will not only star but will also be making his directorial debut. The film is set to pick up 10 years after the last feature and will follow the Lamberts in a new scary adventure. The new film will be written by Scott Teems, who is basing the script of a story by franchise-creator Leigh Whannell.
“I’m honored and thrilled to be at the helm of the next ‘Insidious’ installment, which will provide an amazing chance to unpack everything the Lamberts went through a decade ago, as well as deal with the consequences of their choices,” said Wilson. “Directing the movie is both professionally and personally a full-circle moment for me, and I am extremely grateful to be entrusted in continuing to tell this frightening and haunting story. Into the further we go…”
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Blumhouse founder, Jason Blum, added, “One of the primary reasons the interest and appetite from fans has lasted for Insidious is because the people involved in the first film have stayed involved and kept it vital, interesting and good. I’m so grateful to our collaborators on the franchise.”.
While not as popular as “The Purge” or Wilson’s other horror franchise, “The Conjuring,” “Insidious” is still a major series for Blumhouse, having earned more than $542 million at the worldwide box office. It’s unclear when we might see “Insidious 5” arrive, but we’ll definitely be interested to see what Wilson brings to the director’s seat with this horror franchise.