The Insidious Franchise Unveils a Terrifying New Chapter: Unlocking the Secrets Behind The Red Door

Insidious star Patrick Wilson has shared his vision for the future of the franchise following the release of the latest film, The Red Door. In the movie, Wilson reprises his role as Josh Lambert and, alongside his son Dalton (played by Ty Simpkins), faces the return of the Lipstick-Face Demon a decade after the events of the original Insidious. Notably, The Red Door also marks Wilson's directorial debut as he continues the story of the Lambert family from Insidious: Chapter 2.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wilson hinted at his plans for the franchise's future after the events of The Red Door. While he confirmed that he himself is finished with the series, he expressed belief that Simpkins, who has portrayed Dalton since the first Insidious, could potentially make a return. In describing his idea, he drew a comparison to the 2014 film Boyhood, which followed a boy's coming-of-age journey and was filmed over the course of 12 years, with actor Ellar Coltrane aging naturally during that time. Read below to discover Wilson's exact words.

Yes, the answer is affirmative. However, without the intention of promoting the movie effectively, I must admit that it would be fascinating if, in the distant future, Insidious became the Boyhood of horror films. Ty could continue making these movies for an extended period. As a filmmaker, I find this prospect truly exhilarating, and I believe the audience would also find it captivating. From a studio's perspective, it would undoubtedly be thrilling since the intellectual property would remain valuable. Nevertheless, speaking on behalf of Rose, Josh, and Renai, I must say no. We choose to close our door.

How Many More Insidious Movies Could There Be?

Wilson proposes a captivating concept: Simpkins as the lead in periodic installments of a new Insidious movie, chronicling Dalton's encounters with the supernatural. Given Dalton's unique astral projection ability, he would inevitably face relentless spirits and malevolent entities aiming to seize control over him as he progresses through life. Consequently, Insidious has the potential to evolve into a gripping franchise, portraying Dalton's heroic struggle against unearthly entities.

The franchise could expand its universe by adding other characters who possess astral projection abilities, such as Elaine in Insidious: Chapter 3 and Insidious: The Last Key. A spinoff called Thread: An Insidious Tale, featuring Mandy Moore and Kumali Nanjiani, is already in development and has the potential to establish a larger world for the franchise. This opens up the possibility for characters introduced in Thread: An Insidious Tale to connect with a future Insidious 6, where Dalton may once again take center stage.

While there is no guarantee that Wilson's Boyhood concept for Insidious will be realized, it presents an exciting potential direction for the franchise after Insidious: The Red Door. With Wilson's departure as Josh confirmed, the franchise can shift its focus towards Simpkins' Dalton. Although the ending of Insidious: The Red Door remains uncertain, Wilson's idea suggests that it will pave the way for a new era in the Insidious franchise.

Source: EW