Insidious 5's Shocking Conclusion: Fans Reel From The End Of The Line for James Wan Franchise

Insidious: The Red Door, the final installment of the horror franchise that has been terrifying audiences for over a decade, is set to bring the series to a chilling conclusion. The upcoming chapter follows Josh and Dalton as they embark on a road trip to the latter's college, grappling with memory problems from their past that they cannot explain. As they uncover the disturbing truth about their family's history, they are forced to confront the demonic forces that have been haunting them for years and find a way to put an end to their torment once and for all. With its release just a month away, Sony Pictures has unveiled the spine-tingling final trailer for Insidious: The Red Door.

The video showcases Josh and Dalton, who are still haunted by the traumatic events of the previous two movies despite having their memories suppressed in the previous sequel. Furthermore, the trailer provides a comprehensive glimpse of the Lipstick-Face Demon, potentially indicating that the demon's backstory may be explored further in the final installment.

Insidious 5 Being The End Is Good (& Bad) News For Fans

The news that Insidious: The Red Door will serve as the final installment of the Wan horror movie franchise may come as a surprise to fans, especially since a spinoff featuring Kumail Nanjiani and Mandy Moore was recently announced as the first attempt at expanding the series beyond its mainline films. While producer Jason Blum has expressed interest in a potential Sinister and Insidious crossover in the past, no updates have been given on the matter in the last five years.

Despite having a loyal following, the Insidious franchise has never quite matched the success of The Conjuring Universe, particularly with critics. Only one of the four Leigh Whannel-created movies has a "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, audience sentiment seems to be turning against the franchise. Therefore, the decision to bring the series to a close after Insidious: The Red Door may be a relief for longtime fans.

However, the end of the franchise also means that some plot threads are left unresolved. One of the most notable is the cliffhanger ending of Insidious: Chapter 2, where Lin Shaye's character Elise, now a spirit working with Specs and Tucker, confronts an unseen entity threatening Jenna Ortega's family. As the following movies are prequels rather than sequels, unless the fifth movie or a spinoff addresses this thread, viewers may never learn what Elise saw or if she was able to help.

Source: Sony