In a recent interview with The Boo Crew Podcast (via Bloody Disgusting), Lin Shaye, who is known for playing Elise Rainier in the Insidious franchise, has claimed that she is currently unsure on what’s next for the series. Although the previous instalment, Insidious: The Last Key, was the most successful film in the franchise by grossing over $167 […]
Exclusive Interview – Lin Shaye on Insidious: The Last Key, “silly” modern action heroines and the future of the franchise
Insidious: The Last Key is returning to UK cinemas on April 20th, so Tom Beasley took the opportunity to discuss the franchise with star Lin Shaye, as well as the opportunities for female stars today and the future of the Insidious movies… Like any memorable horror franchise, the Insidious movies have shown remarkable staying power […]
Boogeymen, Box Office, and Best Picture: The Blumhouse Effect
Matt Rodgers on the rise of Blumhouse Productions… If you peek through the window at Blumhouse Productions, past the levitating chair in the middle of the room, and the dank haired girl performing a spasmodic rendition of the robot to creepy effect, you’ll see an empty shelf, suspended by cobwebs, on a wall with an […]
Jason Blum wants to make an Insidious and Sinister crossover
We’ve seen a few horror crossovers over the years – see Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, Freddy vs. Jason, Alien vs. Predator, Sadako vs. Kayako, et al – and now producer Jason Blum has suggested that another may be in the offing. During an interview with CinePop to promote the release of Insidious: The Last […]
Insidious: The Last Key director explains why horror movies are hot property at present
With hits like The Conjuring, Get Out, Happy Death Day, and 10 Cloverfield Lane — just to name a few — the horror genre feels truly revitalized these days. This trend seems set to continue into the new year, and the director of Insidious: The Last Key has a theory for horror’s rise in popularity. During […]
Movie Review – Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
Insidious: The Last Key, 2018. Directed by Adam Robitel. Starring Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Josh Stewart, Caitlin Gerard, Kirk Acevedo, Javier Botet, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke, Tessa Ferrer, Ava Kolker, Hana Hayes, Marcus Henderson, Rose Byrne, and Patrick Wilson. SYNOPSIS: Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – […]
Watch three clips from horror sequel Insidious: The Last Key
With a little over two weeks to go until the release of Insidious: The Last Key, three new clips have arrived online from the fourth instalment in the supernatural horror franchise which you can watch right here… SEE ALSO: Insidious: The Last Key gets a terrifying new TV spot Meanwhile, we also have a selection of […]
Insidious: The Last Key gets a terrifying new TV spot
With a little over three weeks to go until it arrives in cinemas, Universal Pictures has released a new TV spot for the fourth instalment in the Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key which see stars Lin Shaye and Leigh Whannell returning to the supernatural horror alongside newcomers Angus Sampson, Josh Stewart, Caitlin Gerard, Kirk Acevedo, Javier Botet, Bruce […]
Insidious: Chapter 4 gets release date
Universal has set October 20th, 2017 as the release date of the fourth instalment of the Insidious franchise, information courtesy of the Blumhouse website has revealed. Series stalwart Lin Shaye will be reprising her role as the paranormal investigator Elise Rainer in the supernatural chiller. The veteran horror actress is a fan favourite in genre circles, and […]
The Jump Scare: A Defence
Edward Gardiner with a defence of the jump scare… “The Conjuring is a horror movie for people who don’t like horror movies.” I like Mark Kermode. He’s one of the most respected film critics working today because of a fantastic (and rare) combination of insight, humour and honesty, and a genuine love for film, which has propelled him […]