‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal
“Insidious: Out of the Further” director Jacob Chase is set to direct the horror project “Sleepover” for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. Described as the “quintessential sleepover nightmare,” it’s set for an Oct. 8, 2027 theatrical release. Chase directs from a screenplay co-written with “Night Swim” screenwriter Bryce McGuire, adapted from McGuire’s original short […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Aug 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
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‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal(opens original report in a new tab)DeadlineTier B
‘Insidious 6’ Director Jacob Chase Reteaming With Blumhouse Atomic Monster For ‘Sleepover’; Fall 2027 Release Set(opens original report in a new tab)Blumhouse Atomic Monster will continue to be in business with their Insidious: Out of the Further filmmaker Jacob Chase on the upcoming Universal large scale horror pic, Sleepover. The pic will hit theaters on Oct. 8,… — Deadline
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