Insidious 5 end credit song explained (2025)

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It's a spooky cover of a '90s classic.

By Justin Harp and Ian Sandwell

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Insidious: The Red Door spoilers follow.

The newest Insidious movie has officially landed in cinemas, but fans may not know there's a secret behind the end credits song.

If you're up on your '90s pop music, you may have recognised the closing tune as a cover of the Shakespears Sister's 1992 classic 'Stay', though this version is somehow even spookier than the original.

The Swedish band Ghost performs the track with vocals from Insidious franchise star Patrick Wilson — who has a musical theatre background that he puts to good use on this version of 'Stay'.

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Wilson explained in the production notes for the movie that he felt the song's ethereal lyrics could fit his Insidious character Josh perfectly.

"Once this song came up – a song that Ghost's label sent me, and that Tobias Forge, who is Ghost, was game for – I thought it would be something cool and very different," Wilson explained. "It's obviously me singing, but you can take it from the perspective of Josh singing.

"But is it good Josh or bad Josh? And when Tobias comes in, who is this tempter? Is it the devil? Is it the Lipstick Demon? Like the whole movie, the song is the balance of light and dark and meeting both."

As mentioned, Wilson actually got his break on the Broadway stage when he was an understudy in Miss Saigon, and would later belt out Broadway tunes in The Full Monty, Oklahoma! and Carousel.

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His cover of 'Stay' plays just after his character Josh's climactic encounter with Lipstick-Face Demon, though this doesn't seem to be their final battle if the post-credits scene is anything to go by.

The actor was quite busy in the production process, as not only did he star in the film and sing the closing credits song, but he also directed The Red Door.

Wilson has subsequently explained why the types of scares in Insidious: The Red Door may differ from anything fans have seen in the franchise before.

Insidious: The Red Door is out now in cinemas.

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Justin Harp

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Justin has been with Digital Spy since 2010, and in that time, has covered countless major news events for DS from the US.

He has worked previously as both a reporter and sub editor for the brand, prior to taking on the position of Night News Editor in 2016.

Over more than a decade, he has interviewed a wide-ranging group of public figures, from comedian Steve Coogan to icons from the Star Trek universe, cast members from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reality stars from numerous Real Housewives cities and the Below Deck franchise. As a US contributor to Digital Spy, Justin has also been on the ground to cover major pop culture events like the Star Wars Celebration and the D23 Expo.

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Ian Sandwell

Movies Editor, Digital Spy Ian has more than 10 years of movies journalism experience as a writer and editor. Starting out as an intern at trade bible Screen International, he was promoted to report and analyse UK box-office results, as well as carving his own niche with horror movies, attending genre festivals around the world. After moving to Digital Spy, initially as a TV writer, he was nominated for New Digital Talent of the Year at the PPA Digital Awards. He became Movies Editor in 2019, in which role he has interviewed 100s of stars, including Chris Hemsworth, Florence Pugh, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba and Olivia Colman, become a human encyclopedia for Marvel and appeared as an expert guest on BBC News and on-stage at MCM Comic-Con. Where he can, he continues to push his horror agenda – whether his editor likes it or not.

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Insidious 5 end credit song explained (2025)

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Insidious 5 end credit song explained? ›

This comes in the form of star and director Patrick Wilson singing a version of "Stay," an unreleased single from the Swedish rock band Ghost. Wilson is admittedly a huge fan of the band and convinced them to record a special rendition of the song specifically to play during Insidious 5's credits

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What does the ending of Insidious 5 mean? ›

The Insidious: The Red Door ending proves that it was smart to focus on Josh and Dalton. They feel determined to help save each other, and that emotion powers their final battle with the demon. Dalton is possessed by the demon and Josh saves his son and makes sure that Chris survives, too.

Who sings the song at the end of Insidious 5? ›

The Swedish band Ghost performs the track with vocals from Insidious franchise star Patrick Wilson — who has a musical theatre background that he puts to good use on this version of 'Stay'.

Does Insidious 5 have a post-credit scene? ›

Are there any Post credits or End-credit scenes in Insidious: The Red Door? Yes, Insidious: The Red Door does include a brief scene after the credits. While we won't divulge specific details or characters involved, fans are encouraged to stay until the very end of the credits to catch it.

Why did Renai and Josh divorce? ›

Josh & Renai's Divorce Is Caused By Insidious 2

Although the Lamberts ultimately succeed at saving Josh, there is damage that he does that cannot be undone. Namely, his attempted murder of Renai and the children is too overwhelming for them to ever be the same again.

How did Josh see Elise in Insidious 5? ›

A voice greets him, and he turns to see Elise Rainier standing in the road. Though he met her a long time ago, he doesn't remember who she is or how she helped him, and when she tells him that she was a friend of his mother's, he laments not being able to tell her about everything he's been through.

Why does Dalton hate Josh? ›

Dalton, we learn, has grown up hating his father, because he felt abandoned by him. Josh, divorced from Renai (Rose Byrne), has been living in a fog, his wiped-out memories just out of reach.

What is the Stay song at the end of Insidious? ›

Insidious: The Red Door credits song explained – who sings the theme? The credits theme in Insidious: The Red Door is a collaboration between Patrick Wilson and Swedish rock band Ghost, and is a cover of the 1992 Shakespears Sister hit Stay.

Why did Elise gasp at the end of insidious 2? ›

In the end, Elise meets a girl named Allison who is in a "coma" and realizes something rising behind her. Elise is shocked and says "Oh my god!" gasping, hinting a sequel. The thing that was behind Allison is believed to be the red face demon as it made the same crackling sound as it did in Insidious 1.

Who is the ghost in Insidious 5? ›

Insidious 5's Credits Has Wilson Rocking Out With Ghost

The Red Door's ending has Josh rescuing Dalton from the Further and seeing the ghost of Elise (Lin Shaye) to wrap the story.

Will there be an Insidious 6? ›

A new horror movie is on the horizon. The popular Insidious franchise is getting a sixth installment next year from Blumhouse Productions. Co-produced by Screen Gems, Sony has confirmed that the newest addition to the horror franchise will arrive late next summer.

Is Insidious 5 connected to previous parts? ›

Insidious: The Red Door is the fifth film in the series and serves as a direct sequel to Insidious: Chapter 2. The film is Patrick Wilson's directorial debut, while Scott Teems serves as screenwriter, based on an original story by Whannell and Teems.

Who was the woman at the end of Insidious: The Red Door? ›

Insidious: The Red Door ends with Dalton receiving a visit from Elise Rainier, the psychic from the first two films, who tells him that he has a promising future ahead of him, suggesting his time astral projecting may not be over.

Why isn't Lorraine in Insidious 5? ›

The issue could be scheduling-related, as The Entity actor's next project is currently in post-production, a thriller film starring Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald known as Strange Darling. However, the most likely reason that Barbara Hershey isn't in Insidious 5 is probably the story itself.

Who is the most powerful demon in Insidious? ›

The Lipstick-Face Demon, also known as the Man With Fire on his Face, the Red-Faced Demon, Sixtass, or simply the Demon, is the main antagonist of the Insidious franchise. It is a demonic resident of The Further that seeks to bring pain and chaos to the world of the living by possessing a human body.

Why does Dalton hate his dad Insidious? ›

Dalton, who resents his father for pulling away, is on his way to art school — after a painful drive to campus with Josh — where his memories begin to resurface as he pours himself into his work. The film, which was directed by Wilson (his directorial debut), marks a tonal shift in the Insidious universe.

What did Elise mean by "keep a steady stride"? ›

In the video, she urges those who go wandering to the other side to "keep a steady stride", so that the jealous dead are less able to latch onto their living visitors. In a way, the line encompasses the movie's central theme of persevering, moving on, and not allowing yourself to get lost in the past.

What did she see at the end of Insidious? ›

Elise finds this out by taking a picture of Josh and being horrified when Josh hurts her. The final image of Insidious sees Josh appearing right behind his wife Renai, who appears terrified. Insidious is more of a traditional supernatural story than an example of a elevated horror movie.

Is Insidious 5 the last one? ›

Speaking with Discussing Film, Blum revealed there are no plans for any more Insidious movies after Insidious: The Red Door. He teased that, if another Insidious movie does come out, it won't be for a long time. Check out Blum's full statement below: You better see this Insidious, it's the last one!

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