‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Terrifies Audiences with #1 Release
The fifth installment in the horror franchise landed the top spot at the weekend box office. Learn more below.
Sony Pictures delivers another chilling installment in the "Insidious" franchise with "Insidious: The Red Door." Directed by Patrick Wilson, who also stars in the film, this fifth chapter marks the long-awaited return of the original cast, providing a thrilling conclusion to the Lambert family's terrifying journey. Released after a five-year hiatus, the movie has quickly risen to the top, becoming the number one film worldwide.
The PG-13 movie's success is evident in its box office performance. During its opening weekend, the film raked in an impressive $32.6 million, marking the franchise's highest opening weekend in a decade.
In "Insidious: The Red Door," audiences are taken on a spine-tingling adventure as Josh and a college-aged Dalton delve into The Further, the realm of the supernatural. Determined to confront their family's dark past and put their demons to rest, they find themselves facing a myriad of new and even more horrifying terrors lurking behind the ominous red door.
“’Insidious has cemented itself among the best horror franchises ever made.” Comicbook.com
With an impressive 71 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, "Insidious: The Red Door" has firmly established itself as a must-see horror-thriller. Movieweb hails it as "the scariest movie of the summer," offering a thrilling experience for fans of the genre.
Bloody Disgusting also praised the film, stating “Wilson reminds audiences why they fell for the Lambert family with a sentimental sequel that tenderly bids them farewell.” Screenrant described it as "deliciously terrifying," emphasizing the expertly crafted scares that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
In addition to Wilson, the film also stars Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins and Andrew Astor.
“Insidious: The Red Door” is playing in theaters now and will be available for licensing from Swank soon.