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'Insidious 6' Director Jacob Chase Sets 'Sleepover' For 2027 Release

Jacob Chase will direct the horror film 'Sleepover' for Universal Pictures, set for an October 8, 2027 release. The film, co-written by Chase and Bryce McGuire, is described as the 'quintessential sleepover nightmare.'

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 24–25, 2026 Published 12h ago

A New Nightmare Takes Shape

Filmmaker Jacob Chase is set to direct the upcoming horror film Sleepover for Universal Pictures, with production from Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 8, 2027, a date Universal had already reserved for an untitled Blumhouse Atomic Monster project. Chase co-wrote the screenplay with Bryce McGuire, basing it on McGuire's original short story. The project is billed as the 'quintessential sleepover nightmare.'

The announcement follows the successful opening weekend of Insidious: Out of the Further, which Chase directed and which has helped push the long-running horror franchise past $800 million at the global box office. While that film did not top the box office in its opening frame, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day claiming the number one spot, its performance has kept the Insidious series in the spotlight.

A Collaborative Effort

Jason Blum is producing Sleepover, with Chase, McGuire, and Bea Sequeira serving as executive producers. Lilly Tyson is overseeing the project for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The film is a Cinescape Entertainment production, presented by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. During the Insidious press cycle, Chase shared anecdotes about a haunted maze he used to run and his early-career brush with the Snyderverse, offering a glimpse into the filmmaker's background as he moves forward with this new project.

McGuire, known for writing and directing 2024's Night Swim, which gained the viral nickname 'Pooltergeist', brings his own horror pedigree to the writing team. With production details still under wraps, Sleepover adds to a crowded slate of upcoming horror releases, and Chase's involvement will likely draw attention given the critical and commercial performance of his Insidious installment.

How each outlet told it

Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes the director's commitment to the project and the release year, focusing on the filmmaker's role and the scheduled release without mentioning the franchise context or box office details. — Professional and optimistic, supported by phrases like 'continue to be in business' and 'great $60.3M'.

Facts Included:

Jacob Chase will direct the upcoming horror film Sleepover for Universal Pictures.
Sleepover is set for theatrical release on Oct. 8, 2027.
Universal had that date reserved for an untitled Blumhouse Atomic Monster film.
Chase co-wrote the screenplay with Bryce McGuire, based on McGuire's original short story.
The project is described as the 'quintessential sleepover nightmare'.
Jason Blum is producing; Chase, McGuire, and Bea Sequeira are executive producers.
Lilly Tyson is overseeing the project for Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
Sleepover is a Cinescape Entertainment production, presented by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
The news follows Insidious: Out of the Further opening to $60.3M worldwide, taking the franchise to $800M globally.
Chase is represented by CAA, Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, and The Initiative Group; McGuire by Gersh and Ziffren Brittenham.

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Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC

Framing: The headline focuses on the director's next movie following Insidious 6, emphasizing the filmmaker's career trajectory and the anticipation of his next project. — Enthusiastic and anticipatory, with phrases like 'feel fresh' and 'he's probably got a fun, unexpected angle'.

Facts Included:

Jacob Chase is the writer-director of Sleepover, his next project after Insidious 6.
Insidious: Out of the Further did not top the box office on its opening weekend; Spider-Man: Brand New Day was number one.
Sleepover has a release date of October 8, 2027.
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are producing.
Chase co-wrote the screenplay with Bryce McGuire, based on McGuire's story.
McGuire wrote and directed 2024's Night Swim, which has the viral nickname 'Pooltergeist'.
Chase shared anecdotes about a haunted maze and his early-career brush with the Snyderverse during the press cycle.
The press release describes Sleepover as a 'quintessential sleepover nightmare'.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJacob Chase will direct the upcoming horror film Sleepover for Universal Pictures.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC, Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimSleepover is set for theatrical release on Oct. 8, 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC, Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimUniversal had the October 8, 2027 date reserved for an untitled Blumhouse Atomic Monster film.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimChase co-wrote the screenplay with Bryce McGuire, based on McGuire's original short story.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC, Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe project is described as the 'quintessential sleepover nightmare'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC, Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimJason Blum is producing; Chase, McGuire, and Bea Sequeira are executive producers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimLilly Tyson is overseeing the project for Blumhouse Atomic Monster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimSleepover is a Cinescape Entertainment production, presented by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimInsidious: Out of the Further opened to $60.3M worldwide, taking the franchise to $800M at the global box office.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimChase is represented by CAA, Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, and The Initiative Group.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimMcGuire is represented by Gersh and Ziffren Brittenham.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deadline as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ClaimInsidious: Out of the Further did not top the box office on its opening weekend; Spider-Man: Brand New Day was number one.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimMcGuire wrote and directed 2024's Night Swim, which has the viral nickname 'Pooltergeist'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimChase shared anecdotes about a haunted maze and his early-career brush with the Snyderverse during the press cycle.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Gizmodo as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Deadline, Gizmodo 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-25