The Insidious franchise has made a comeback with “Insidious: The Red Door,” and it seems there is more to come. This fifth installment brings the focus back to the Lambert family, with Josh, Renai, and Dalton taking prominent roles once again. The notorious Lipstick-Face Demon resurfaces, leading to another terrifying journey into The Further. The story unfolds as Dalton, now in college, begins to confront the demons of his past, drawing his father Josh back into the supernatural tale. “Insidious: The Red Door” takes place a decade after the events of “Insidious: Chapter 2,” which marked the last appearance of the Lambert family.
The Insidious movies have been consistently successful at the box office, allowing the franchise to thrive. While recent installments focused on Elise Rainer in prequels, “Insidious: The Red Door” was announced as a potential conclusion to the Lambert family’s story. The fifth entry primarily follows Josh and Dalton as they confront The Further once again, attempting to leave their literal demons behind. While the film serves as a fitting end to the Lamberts’ narrative, it also hints at the possibility of future franchise expansions, including through the post-credits scene in “Insidious: The Red Door.”
Confirming fans’ expectations, “Insidious: The Red Door” indeed features a post-credits scene. This is not the first time the franchise has included such a tease. The original “Insidious” movie concluded with an end-credits glimpse of the old lady demon blowing out a candle. However, subsequent sequels and prequels did not follow suit. Now, viewers can patiently watch the credits to appreciate the hard work of everyone involved before experiencing the post-credits scene.
The post-credits scene in “Insidious: The Red Door” is a brief teaser that hints at the continuation of the franchise. It showcases a blackened Red Door, which previously had been painted shut, suddenly illuminated by a ceiling fan. Although the movie concluded with Josh and Lambert seemingly leaving The Further behind, this scene suggests that the franchise is not yet finished. While it may not directly continue the Lambert family’s story, it serves as a signal to the audience that the beloved horror franchise will carry on.
Blumhouse, the production company behind the Insidious movies, has already confirmed the development of another installment. The sixth movie, titled “Thread: An Insidious Tale,” was announced in May 2023 and features Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani, with Jeremy Slater directing. It will be a spinoff rather than a direct sequel, following a couple’s ill-fated attempt to travel back in time to prevent their daughter’s death. Talks of a fourth Insidious movie focusing on Josh and Dalton have been mostly dismissed, and the ending of “Insidious: The Red Door” further complicates the possibility of their stories continuing.
In addition to the post-credits scene, audiences who stay until the end of “Insidious: The Red Door” are treated to a special song. The film’s star and director, Patrick Wilson, sings a version of “Stay,” an unreleased single by the Swedish rock band Ghost. Wilson’s enthusiasm for the band led to the creation of this unique rendition, specifically included in the credits of “Insidious 5.” The song helps pass the time until the post-credits scene appears, adding a final touch to the overall movie experience.