‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal

Home Film News Aug 24, 2026 2:00pm PT ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest Diane Warren Adopts West Hollywood’s Runaway Pig: ‘Welcome Wilbur!’ 4 days ago David Krumholtz Clarifies He’s Putting Acting Career on Hold but Not ‘Retiring or Quitting’: Disappointments ‘Are Starting to Sting More’ 5 days ago ‘Supergirl’ Star David Krumholtz Posts and Deletes Plans to Retire From Acting: ‘And Now, New Life’ 6 days ago See All Getty Images “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 story. Related Stories The Blockbuster Mentality Is Back, Baby!