{
  "id": 3111724,
  "title": "Universal Slates Horror Film ‘Sleepover,’ From ‘Insidious 6’ Director, for October 2027 Release",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/universal-slates-horror-film-sleepover-from-insidious-6-director-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:59:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/universal-sleepover-horror-movie-release-date-jacob-chase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Universal is planning to release the horror film \"Sleepover,\" directed by Jacob Chase from the \"Insidious: Out of the Further\" franchise, on October 8, 2027. The film, co-written by Chase and Bryce McGuire, is based on a short story and is being described as a \"quintessential sleepover nightmare.\" Chase, who made his feature debut with \"The Four Faced Liar\" in 2010, previously directed \"Come Play\" in 2020. The film will be produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, with Lilly Tyson overseeing the project. Chase and McGuire will serve as executive producers alongside Bea Sequeiera, with Blumhouse founder/CEO Jason Blum as producer. The film will occupy a placeholder slot in Universal's October 2027 horror release slate, which also includes \"The Great Beyond\" and \"The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Insidious 6’ Director Jacob Chase Reteaming With Blumhouse Atomic Monster For ‘Sleepover’; Fall 2027 Release Set",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/insidious-6-director-jacob-chase-reteaming-with-blumhouse-atomic",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}