The Purge 3 officially announced

After two very successful movies, Universal announced their intent to make a third film in The Purge franchise likely to be released in 2015. The film will once again be made by Universal, Platinum Dunes, and Blumhouse and James DeMonaco is returning to write and direct.

I personally didn't like The Purge as I felt the movie basically shit on a great concept, so as a result I didn't go see The Purge: Anarchy. However, I did read and hear from friends that it was a lot better than the first one. The announcement of a third film is really no surprise.
People online are already starting to throw concepts around hoping that this third installment will focus on something other than murder. Seeing that all crime is legal during a purge, hopefully with a third film they will start exploring how participants exercise other crimes to seek revenge and vengeance. Potentials could include robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping, stalking, etc..

Sinister 2 to hit theaters in 2015

Focus Features has provided us with a release date of August 21, 2015 for the sequel to the 2012 horror film, Sinister. Director Scott Derrickson will not be returning to direct, but he co-wrote the script and will produce alongside Jason Blum. Cirian Foy has been hired to direct the sequel.
Blumhouse is co-financing with Focus Features and it is expected this will be another micro budget horror project similar to Insidious and The Purge. However, we saw budgets increase for both sequels so it is possible that Sinister 2 will be a bigger production this time around. 

Despite a bad villain name and the fact that it looked like a member of Slipknot, I was surprised by Sinister and wound up really liking it. I don't know where they will go with a sequel, but if it carries the same properties as the first one I think it will be just fine.

Ouija set for October release

Universal has set a release date for their upcoming horror film based on the board game, Ouija. The film will be released on October 24, 2014. The plot apparently follows a group of friends who unleash a dark, ancient spirit of the board.

Ouija stars Bates Motel alum Olivia Cooke alongside Douglas Smith and Bianca Santos. It is being put forward by Universal and Platinum Dunes along with Blumhouse and Hasbro. And just putting this out there, I am betting there will be an Ouija themed maze at Halloween Horror Nights this year. Universal doesn't skip a beat with promoting this shit.

The Purge: Breakout coming to your city?

Some US cities will be receiving a taste of what it would be like to be in The Purge this summer as a promotion for The Purge: Anarchy.

Producer Jason Blum announced that Blumhouse Productions and Universal is presenting The Purge: Breakout; a touring promo serving an interactive way to introduce fans to the world of The Purge. The setup will apparently "capture" guests prior to the event start and the guests will have to solve a series of puzzles to escape. Blum elaborated, "This experience allows fans across the county the chance to immerse themselves in the intricate world that the series' writer-director, James DeMonaco, has so painstakingly crafted. We hope that they enjoy being scared out of their minds."

The official synopsis of the event is posted on the website and is as follows:

The Purge: Breakout is an immersive horror escape experience traveling throughout the United States in the summer of 2014. In a first-of-its-kind activation, guests will have to solve puzzles and figure out clues to breakout and survive THE PURGE. Self contained in four semi-trucks, the escape experience is produced by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse. Based on popular escape and horror interactive events throughout Asia, The Purge: Breakout will give fans a chance to experience all the fun of an escape while getting a taste of the world shown through the film series THE PURGE.

If you're interested I hope you live in one of these cities:

Atlanta, GA (5/29 - 6/1)
Miami, FL (6/5 - 6/8)
New York City, NY (6/13 - 6/15)
Philadelphia, PA (6/19 - 6/22)
Chicago, IL (6/27 - 6/29)
Dallas, TX (7/3 - 7/8)
Los Angeles, CA (7/11 - 7/20)


I would assume this is why the release date for The Purge: Anarchy was delayed. This was probably in the works and instead of doing another Halloween Horror Nights thing at Universal Studios, why not take it out on the road?

Leigh Whannell to direct Insidious: Chapter 3

After director James Wan decided to step away from the horror genre, Focus Features has settled on another director for the third installment of Insidious. They have decided to give Wan's longtime screenwriting and producing partner, Leigh Whannell. This will be his directorial debut.

Whannell is already writing the third installment and has written and acted in the previous two Insidious films as well. Whannell has pretty much been paired with Wan since the two hit the horror scene with Saw back in 2004. This will be a rare occasion where we see Whannell without Wan present.

Production is set to begin on Insidious: Chapter 3 this July with a projected release date of April 3, 2015.

The Purge 2 receives a new title

Let The Purge 2 now be known as The Next Chapter of The Purge.

Yes, Universal has picked an extremely stupid title for their fast-tracked sequel to The Purge. The sequel is currently in production as they aim for a June 20, 2014 release date. The film stars Frank Grillo, Michael K. Williams, Zach Gilford, and Carmen Ejogo.
Returning are writer/producer Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions, James DeMonaco, and Platinum Dunes partner Michael Bay.

I personally hated The Purge, so I am not excited or looking forward to The Next Chapter of The Purge. I thought it was a great concept they flushed down the toilet with weak characters, a lacking plot, and a severe lack of detail.

Insidious Chapter 2 to be released in August 2013

James Wan and Leigh Whannell are teaming up once again for Insidious Chapter 2, the sequel to their 2011 film Insidious. Wan will be directing and the script will be written by Whannell. The sequel is set to be released on August 30, 2013 with production beginning in Los Angeles on January 15th. FilmDistrict, Alliance Films, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions made a press release today confirming the sequel and also confirming producer Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions will be fronting the low-budget film.
Along with Whannell and Wan returning it has also been confirmed that Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, and Ty Simpkins will be reprising their roles.


I think this is exciting. Insidious is one of the only horror movies to seriously scare me since I was like 6-years old. Like, I literally slept with a light on for 2 days. Bring it on!