When it comes to popular modernhorrorfranchises, none is arguably as influential asInsidious. TheJames Wan-directed supernatural film felt like it resurrected an entire sub-genre with its creatively scary visuals, memorably heartfelt performances, and spooky lore. While horror fans wait for the next film in this over-a-decade-long series, they’ll be able to tiptoe through the window to a wholenew live, immersiveInsidiousexperienceearly next year.
Step Into The Further
According toBloody Disgusting, Wan,writerLeigh Whannell,Blumhouse, and Sony Pictures have teamed up with RoadCi Entertainment and GEA Live forInsidious: The Further You Fear. The show is a “heart-pounding live theatrical experiencewhere the lines between reality and fiction blur, constantly challenging what’s real and what’s imagined, what’s safe and what’s dangerous.” Furthermore, there’s no “fourth wall to separate them or protect from the unfolding terror.” This isa new story told within the existing continuity of theInsidiousfilmsand is hosted by the “real” Specs and Tucker – who are the actual paranormal investigators who inspired the first film. However, in typicalInsidiousfashion, things go horribly wrong in this haunted theater.
When talking about the upcoming spooky experience, Floris Douwes of GEA Live said, “We have brought some of the most respected names in the horror and entertainment industries together to make this groundbreaking show possible and ensure a hauntingly unforgettable experience for audiences everywhere.” Blumhouse CEOJason Blumwould further tease, “Bringing audiences deeper into The Further with this live experiencehas been an exciting challenge, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how they respond.Insidiousis one of our most popular franchises,with a sixth installment premiering next year, and this is a fresh and frightening new way for fans to experience it.”
What’s ‘Insidious’ About?
The originalInsidiousfollowed Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) and his family as they moved into a new house.A house that appears to be haunted. However, as fans know all too well by now, “It’s not the house that’s haunted. It’s your son”. Josh’s son, Dalton, soon falls into a deep, mysterious coma. With the help of Elise and her team of paranormal investigators, Josh unlocks dark secrets from his past and his repressed childhood that takes him back to a demonic new realm known as “The Further.” The only way Josh can rescue his son from the demon that’s holding him hostage is to confront his past and enter The Further.
While Wan was already a beloved name in the horror community thanks toSaw,Insidiouschanged the game for the haunted house sub-genre, a more mainstream market, and started a new wave of films that includedThe Conjuringfranchise,Oculus, andOuija. Thanks to its heightened visuals and truly frightening bumps in the night, there was nothing quite likeInsidious. It has also becomeone of the most successful horror franchises of all time.Over the course of five films,Insidioushas made over $700 million worldwide. The latest film,The Red Door, was the highest-grossing film of the franchise to date, making $189 million worldwide.
Where Can You Stream ‘Insidious’?
you may currently stream the first twoInsidiousfilms onPeacock, while the live immersive experience will be coming toover80 theaters in North America starting in January 2025.Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 25th. This is ahead of the sixth film,Thread: An Insidious Tale, which hits theaters on August 26, 2025. You can find more information on theirwebsite.
A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.
