Insidious: The Red Door Terrifies Audiences, Claims Title of the Ultimate Horror Blockbuster of the Year!

Summary

Insidious: The Red Door has surpassed M3GAN and Scream 6 to become the highest-grossing horror movie of 2023, showcasing its immense popularity in the genre.

Blumhouse has announced that the worldwide box office earnings of the movie have surpassed $183 million, cementing its triumph in the horror film industry.

As the year 2023 progresses, fans can anticipate additional announcements and advancements concerning the exceptional success of Insidious: The Red Door.

Blumhouse's horror film, Insidious: The Red Door, has surpassed M3GAN and Scream 6 to become the highest-grossing horror movie of 2023. Directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell, the team behind the Saw franchise, Insidious brought back memories of classic horror films like Poltergeist when it was released in 2010. Despite having a budget of just $1.5 million, the film earned an impressive $100 million and launched a successful franchise that recently released its fifth installment, with franchise stalwart Patrick Wilson serving as both star and director.

While fans eagerly await news on a possible Insidious 6, Blumhouse has announced that The Red Door has now crossed the $183 million mark at the box office, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing horror film of 2023. Previously, Blumhouse's M3GAN had held the title with $180 million, but the fifth Insidious film has now surpassed it. Scream 6, another breakout horror hit of the year, comes in third with a worldwide gross of $169 million.

Will Insidious: The Red Door Finish Out The Year At Number One?

The fifth Insidious film achieving the title of the top horror hit in 2023 would be a remarkable achievement. However, it is essential to consider the competition it will face in the horror genre. The upcoming release of The Nun II, a movie from the Conjuring universe, on September 8, is expected to be a major contender. Additionally, the Saw franchise, which Insidious creators Whannell and Wan were involved in, will make a powerful comeback with Saw X on September 29.

Although these franchise releases pose a challenge, the biggest threat to The Red Door's position as the leading horror film of 2023 could come from the release of Exorcist: Believer on October 13. This film is directed by David Gordon Green, known for his involvement in the Halloween reboot. If The Red Door manages to withstand the competition presented by the newest Exorcist movie, its path towards the end of 2023 will be largely unobstructed, as there are no significant horror releases planned for the final months of the year.

Even if Insidious: The Red Door doesn't secure the top spot at the box office among horror movies for the year, the fact that it managed to surpass highly anticipated films like M3GAN and Scream 6 would still be a significant accomplishment in itself.

Source: Blumhouse