The project reunites the Insidious director with screenwriter Bryce McGuire.
Jacob Chase is set to direct Sleepover, a new horror film for Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Universal Pictures. The production is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 8, 2027. The project is an adaptation of an original short story by Bryce McGuire, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Chase. McGuire previously wrote the screenplay for Night Swim. Chase most recently directed Insidious: Out of the Further. Industry details describe the upcoming film as a sleepover nightmare scenario. The collaboration brings together established horror entities under the Universal Pictures distribution banner. This announcement follows the merger of production companies Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, further cementing their joint pipeline for theatrical genre releases. Development continues as the production prepares for its 2027 debut, focusing on the transition from short-form source material to a feature-length horror narrative.
The project demonstrates how original short stories can serve as foundational intellectual property for major studio deals. It also highlights the ongoing demand for genre-specific collaborations between specialized production houses like Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.
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