Return to The Further in the First 'Insidious: Chapter 3' Trailer

There's been a major overhaul  for Insidious Chapter 3, the horror franchise begun by James Wan and Leigh Whannell (both of the Saw movies) with Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne starring. While Wan has been busy prepping Fast & Furious 7, Whannell has stepped behind the camera, and with him comes an all new cast led by Dermot Mulroney and Stefanie Scott. Some things remain the same, though, and the creepy netherworld known as The Further is still wreaking havoc and giving people nightmares.

The first trailer for Insidious: Chapter 3 has arrived and it gets points for maintaining the creepiness of the earlier movies. This one is actually a prequel, bringing back the comedic ghost-busting duo of Specs and Tucker (Whannell and Angus Sampson), along with the always-great Lin Shaye, who also features in this week's Ouija. Here's the official synopsis:

The newest chapter in the terrifying horror series is written and directed by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell. A twisted new tale of terror begins for a teenage girl and her family, predating the haunting of the Lambert family in the earlier movies and revealing more mysteries of the otherworldly realm The Further.

Insidious: Chapter 3 opens May 29th 2015. 

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Leigh Whannell to Make Directorial Debut on 'Insidious: Chapter 3'

The horror realm has been pretty good to screenwriter Leigh Whannell. With his oft-collaborator James Wan he created the Saw franchise, which ruled the box office for years. Then the duo teamed up again for Insidious and Insidious: Chapter 2, earning a hefty $260M combined on a shoestring budget. And it was the sequel's big $40M opening weekend that got a third film green lit, and now we know Whannell will be doing more than writing the script; he'll also be directing.

Whannell will make his directorial debut on Insidious: Chapter 3, taking over for Wan who is off directing Fast & Furious 7. As of now there are no details on the plot or if stars Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson will return for more adventures into the demon void known as The Further. Prior reports have suggested a new family will be the focus but nothing seems to be confirmed at this point. Whannell often puts himself in front of the camera, as well, playing one of the two bumbling ghostbusters that serve as Insidious' comic relief. He also recently starred in the Sundance horror-comedy, Cooties, alongside Elijah Wood.

Insidious: Chapter 3 already has a release date for April 3rd 2015.

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Saw co-creator Leigh Whannell to write, produce, and star in dark comedy The Mule

Leigh Whannell will probably always be most closely associated with the Saw franchise, which he co-created and wrote the first three film for. Having spoken to him and his frequent collaborator James Wan earlier this year for their surprise hit, Insidious, I know he also wants to find a way to establish himself outside of the horror genre. It looks like he may be making his first steps into doing just that.


With the financial support of Screen Australia backing him, Whannell is set to co-write, produce, and star in The Mule, a dark comedy to be directed by newcomer Tony Mahony. Whannell will play "unlikely drug mule Ray Jenkins, from Victoria, who takes on all the authority figures in his life using the only option within his control – holding on."

What does any of that mean? I'm assuming it means he's going to try and NOT poop out the drugs in his system, as an act of defiance. So this is kinda like the anti-Maria Full of Grace?[IF.com]

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