Insidious – The Red Door is a supernatural horror film from 2023, directed by Patrick Wilson in his first directorial effort. The screenplay, crafted by Scott Teems, is based on a story by Leigh Whannell and Teems. Produced by Screen Gems and Blumhouse in collaboration with Stage 6, this film serves as a direct sequel to Insidious – Chapter 2 (2013) and marks the fifth entry in the Insidious franchise. Insidious – The Red Door garnered mixed reviews from critics but achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $189 million globally at Box Office, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
The original director, James Wan, returns as a producer alongside Jason Blum, who contributes through his Blumhouse Productions label. Following the release of Insidious – The Last Key in 2018, Blumhouse explored options for future installments in the series, including a potential crossover with the Sinister franchise.
In October 2020, the studio confirmed Wilson as both director and star of the upcoming film, with Teems penning the script based on a story co-created with Whannell.
The film was produced on a budget of $16 million, with filming occurring in August 2022 at various locations in Morris County and Madison near Jersey City. Insidious – The Red Door had it’s premiere on June 27, 2023, in New York and was released theatrically in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing. It also received a nomination for Best Horror Film at the 51st Saturn Awards.
