Jacob Chase’s Next Horror Film “Sleepover” Slated for October 8, 2027

Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures have scheduled the theatrical release of “Sleepover,” a new horror feature directed by Jacob Chase, for October 8, 2027. The project is billed as the “quintessential sleepover nightmare” and will be presented by Universal in partnership with Cinescape Entertainment.

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Jacob Chase most recently directed the sixth installment of the *Insidious* franchise, “Insidious: Out of the Further.” The film opened to a worldwide gross of $60 million and $60.5 million, while domestic earnings were reported as $25.3 million (The Hollywood Reporter). The strong box-office performance has reinforced Chase’s standing within the horror genre and secured his continued collaboration with Blumhouse Atomic Monster.

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• Director & Co-Writer: Jacob Chase (represented by CAA, Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, and The Initiative Group)

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• Co-Writer / Source Material: Bryce McGuire, whose original short story serves as the screenplay’s foundation (represented by Gersh and Ziffren Brittenham)

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• Executive Producers: Jacob Chase, Bryce McGuire, and Bea Sequeira

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• Producer: Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse Atomic Monster

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• Project Oversight: Lilly Tyson, overseeing the film for Blumhouse Atomic Monster

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• Production Companies: Cinescape Entertainment (producer), presented by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster

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The screenplay adapts McGuire’s short story, though plot specifics remain undisclosed.

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In an interview with *Variety*, Chase described his approach to horror as akin to “magic tricks,” emphasizing misdirection and the goal of continually surprising audiences. He linked this philosophy to his work on *Insidious: Out of the Further* and indicated that “Sleepover” will extend his interest in Halloween-themed storytelling.

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• Box-Office Performance of “Insidious: Out of the Further”:

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• $60 million worldwide

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• $60.5 million worldwide

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• $25.3 million domestic (The Hollywood Reporter)

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These figures illustrate the franchise’s continued commercial viability, providing context for the green-lighting of “Sleepover.”

Deadline Hollywood

• Box-Office Numbers: The worldwide gross is reported as $60 million by Deadline and $60.5 million by TheWrap, a minor discrepancy of $0.5 million. Domestic earnings are cited only by The Hollywood Reporter at $25.3 million, with no comparable domestic figure from the other outlets.

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• Release Year Misstatement: An earlier version of the announcement incorrectly listed the release year as 2028; the corrected date is October 8, 2027, as confirmed across all sources.

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No additional details about the film’s plot, casting, or production schedule have been released.

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The scheduling of “Sleepover” secures a prime October slot for Universal’s horror slate, aligning with other high-profile releases such as J.J. Abrams’ “The Great Beyond” and the animated sequel “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania.” The film’s placement underscores Universal’s strategy to anchor its early-October lineup with original horror properties from established genre partners.

The Wrap

Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have reserved the October 8, 2027 release window for “Sleepover.” No further milestones—such as casting announcements, trailer drops, or production updates—have been disclosed at this time.

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