Insidious

The «Insidious» film series is an American horror franchise created by Leigh Whannell and James Wan, produced by Blumhouse Productions. The story follows the Lambert family and paranormal investigator Elise Rainier as they battle spirits and demons from an astral dimension known as the Further.

• The franchise consists of six main feature films:

• Insidious (2010) – The first film directed by James Wan. It follows the Lambert family as their son Dalton mysteriously falls into a coma and becomes a vessel for malevolent spirits in an astral dimension.

• Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) – The sequel to the first film, also directed by James Wan, continuing the Lambert family’s story.

• Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) – The first prequel directed by Leigh Whannell. Set years before the first film, it depicts Elise Rainier’s first encounter with the spirit world.

• Insidious: The Last Key (2018) – The second prequel directed by Adam Robitel. It follows Elise Rainier as she returns to her childhood home to confront a malevolent presence.

• Insidious: The Red Door (2023) – The fifth film and a sequel to the second, directed by Patrick Wilson, following Josh and Dalton Lambert years later.

• Insidious: Out of the Further (2026) – The sixth installment directed by Jacob Chase, released on August 21, 2026. It follows Elise Rainier as she aids a young mother in battling demons.

• In addition to the main films, a spin-off titled «Thread: An Insidious Tale» is in development, to be written and directed by Jeremy Slater.

• The main cast includes Patrick Wilson (Josh Lambert), Rose Byrne (Renai Lambert), Lin Shaye (Elise Rainier), Ty Simpkins (Dalton Lambert), and Leigh Whannell (Specs).

• The first five films have grossed over $731 million worldwide.