Insidious

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  • 2011


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Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.0
All calculation aside, scary is still scary, and Insidious makes up in old fashioned tension what it sometimes lacks in originality. Av Club
2.0
All calculation aside, scary is still scary, and Insidious makes up in old fashioned tension what it sometimes lacks in originality. Av Club
1.5
Hes not in a coma, hes a body without a spirit, thanks to a little problem Dalton has with astral projection. Den Of Geek
2.0
Insidious is a haunted house movie that has some of the most shivery and indelible images Ive seen in any horror film in decades. EW
3.1
Not terrifically good, but moviegoers will get what theyre expecting. Rogerebert
4.0
Essentially, its a retread of Poltergeist, about a haunted house that more or less kidnaps a child, but it has its own unique spin. Its an old tale to .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Shaye brings so much ferocity and sadness to the performance its a wonder she doesnt land more substantial roles. Indie Wire
4.0
Insidious is effectively creepy and is able to provide some great horror elements without the gore. We Got This Covered
4.5
I dont know if theres a script being written, but I think there will be another Insidious movie. We Got This Covered
0.5
Insidious is littered with elements of genre classics (Poltergeist, The Exorcist, The Evil Dead) and nonclassics (Ovidio G. Assonitis Beyond the Door) .. Austin Chronicle
3.1
Less film than funhouse ride, but its a frequently scary funhouse ride that presents itself as such.
2.0
103mins The fourth instalment of the Insidious series has deft scares and some nifty twists, all of which dont entirely distract from how strangely in .. Screen Daily
1.5
A surprising number of these gotcha moments have the desired effect, and the pictures first hour strings them along through a familiar tale. The Hollywood Reporter
0.0
Dont even get me started on the sublime asininity of the cloven hoofed, fire faced demon thingee that, for no reason I can fathom, resembles, almost e ..
3.8
Insidious is quite scary and a lot of fun to go along with, as scare scenes are mixed up and played with in a way where I felt shortchanged with Sam R .. E Film Critic
3.0
The demons in Insidious, or malefic spirits, or whatever they are, could be whipped up in a couple of hours in time for a Halloween party. In a way, t .. E Film Critic
4.0
has been made so skillfully that even those not normally disposed to such things may well find it an engrossing night at the movies. E Film Critic
3.0
Plays out in such a high, trilling key of baroque anxiety its both jumpy and ludicrous. Telegraph
2.5
From the opening credits, in which the title appears in blood red letters to the accompaniment of blaring, dissonant music, the movie tries to get und .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Saw creators Whannell and Wan return with a horror movie creepy enough to borrow under your skin.
4.0
Strong, extraordinarily disciplined horror flick. No cheap scares here. JoBlo
2.5
Nothing slows down a movie down like people sitting around a living room discussing the meaning of astral projection. The Globe And Mail
3.1
If your idea of a fun night out is to be manipulated by freaky sound effects, jumpy edits, and point of view shots of ceiling fans whooshing menacingl .. Philly
2.0
It gets a little baroque in the final reel, but Insidious stays disciplined the horror derives from the way the demon tests the strength of maternal/p .. Philly
3.0
Until the misguided last act, Insidious manages to generate some genuine chills and a few chuckles...Unlike the best horror films, though, it probably .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
It doesnt build a better haunted house but, when on its game, reminds us of the genres pleasures. Village Voice
3.8
The best horror movies get the audience talking back to the screen. Insidious manages that, and how... Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
If theres a complaint to be made about Insidious, its that the films second half is unable to live up to the impossibly high standards set by the firs .. ReelViews
1.3
Aesthetically, Insidious operates at the level of a decent high school video project. Chicago Reader
2.0
The film begins well, bridges the middle with a comically creepy set piece, then goes to hell in a hand basket with a poorly conceived climax that ser ..
2.5
Theres not much thats insidious, or subtle, here. A prolonged scene involving an unnerving high pitched burglar alarm does get under our skin. But its .. Usa Today
3.8
The final straw comes with a last minute twist thats nothing short of ludicrous, and theres little doubt that a far more entertaining movie wouldve ha .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Derivative as it is, Insidious is competent enough, there are a few genuine scares and the final shock twist is an effective cinematic sucker punch. Radio Times
3.5
The tone is reminiscent of Sam Raimis Drag Me to Hell, but this film is actually more spine tingling. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
Derivative, uneven and frequently tedious, Insidious wastes a talented cast and is nowhere near as scary as it thinks it, though it does deliver a few .. View London
4.5
Saw creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell take a crack at an old fashioned ghost story, and the results are pretty creepy: ominous shadows, strange no .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
No blood, no gore, no hacked off arms and legs, but plenty of creepy set pieces, quick cuts and blasts of music that will have you both squirming in y .. Az Central
1.9
The final shocker succeeds in shocking, and does so sans gore. But first we have to wade through a red door and a red hallway, pleas to follow my voic .. Boston
4.0
Invariably puts some quirky personal spin on the things it borrows, in turn creating one of the most enjoyably eccentric horror movies in quite some t .. Mountain X
4.5
No spoilers: By far the fun and the charm of this simultaneously old fashioned and newfangled spookhouse flick is in waiting to see where it takes you ..
2.0
The film, a collaboration of the makers of Saw and Paranormal Activity, is uneven: first half, which evokes Poltergeist, is really scary and spooky, b .. Emanuellevy
2.0
Good for a handful of jumps and guilty giggles before it quickly reaches for the slipshod, hokey contrivances you dont expect until number 2 or 3 in t .. Guardian
1.5
Insidious benefits from being buoyed by its first hour or so. Overall a better watch than teentalk advance publicity would lead one to expect. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
A well orchestrated mix of foreboding atmosphere, discordant music, and visual freak outs Q Network
3.0
Once the lights have come up you realise that behind the beautifully choreographed frights, there was very little going on. Daily Mail
4.0
What really lifts this, beyond its smart scripting and clever shifts of mood, is its remarkable beauty. Eye For Film
4.5
Insidious makes it fun to be scared. The scares are creepy rather than terrifying but they build up nicely and with some tongue in cheek
1.0
Relying on familiar devices like startling sounds, ominously opening doors and incomprehensible mumbo jumbo about astral projection and demonic posses .. Susang Ranger
2.5
Is this reminding you of anything Like, say 77.2% of any horror movies ever made Movies
2.5
Keep that in mind, horror directors and screenwriters: nothing kills terror better than a pair of indie rock Mormon missionary looking ghostbusters. Movies
4.0
The film reminded me of the first Poltergeist while simultaneously delivering some new language to the haunted house conversation... Flim Threet
1.5
Wan and Whannell have, in effect, ripped pages from the Poltergeist playbook and stripped the formulas down to old style gothic scares. New Yorker
2.5
Reminds of those mazes during Halloween, where figures jump out of the shadows and attempt to scare you and one look at them beyond a second reveals t .. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
A creepy and atmospheric supernatural horror tale that plays a lot like a modern day Poltergeist with a decidedly retro aesthetic. Bullz-Eye
2.5
Wan and Whannell have come a long way since Saw, but they still have a little further to go. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Promising and, in places, highly effective, this haunted house variant more than fulfils its Friday Night fright flick duties but could have pushed th .. Total Film
2.0
Insidious has a few good shock surprises accompanied by jolting music, but it doesnt have what it takes to sustain any real terror. Coles Mithey
2.5
But at a certain point the bottom falls out of this production, the filmmakers letting things get increasingly silly and ludicrous unleashing a final .. Movie Freak
4.3
James Wans most effective film as a director and one of the scariest and creepiest movies in some time.
4.5
The film in fact works best when it doesnt explain too much and gets on with the buildup of the scares. Firstpost
4.5
The film also maintains a good balance between offering fans of the series fun throwback moments towards the first two films, but is smart enough to d .. Firstpost
3.8
Like a campfire story told well, it understands that the basic ability to catch you off guard is more effective than a lot of unnecessary flourishes. Aisle Seat
2.5
Insidious is happy enough with elevating your breathing pattern every now and then, as opposed to choking you outright with one shock after another. Herald Sun
1.9
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
4.5
While the third act descends into silliness, for the most part this is a superbly crafted and genuinely scary flick that borrows brilliantly from horr .. Film Ink
3.5
Director James Wan here proves himself very adept at building dramatic tension and making you anxious about the things going on in your peripheral vis .. The Age
1.0
Insidious is a crashing bore, and will likely only frighten people who have never seen any horror movies. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Unlike box office rival Scream 4 (2011) (if youre umming and ahhing, go for Scream over this), Insidious doesnt have the well known cast to fall back .. Cine Vue
3.0
The movies previously chilling tone and tension terminally dissipates amidst loads of guff about astral projection and demon mythology spouted by thes .. Digital Spy
4.5
A scary movie that doesnt rely heavily on CGI and gore like many horror movies of today, but rather more on plot and interesting characters. You Tube
3.0
The actors are commended for keeping straight faces throughout, with Wilson and Shaye going beyond the call of authenticity. It isnt easy to wear that .. Tamp A Bay
2.5
If youve never seen a thriller involving eerie images of mysterious kids, creepy old people, creaky doors or demons in the window, now you can find th .. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
The strongest analogue for the second half of Insidious is one that the filmmakers probably werent trying for: it feels like a less poetic version of .. Ny Times
3.8
Tiny Tims legacy might not have been to terrify the living hell out of people, but that is what it will be once this movie gets done with him. Dustin Put Man
4.0
Director Wan and writer Whannell keeps things quiet at first, the creepy kind of quiet where the ticking of a clock creates an unbearably tantalizing .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Genuinely scary in some parts, downright silly in others, and undeniably entertaining as a whole, Insidious is both a tribute and solid entry in the e .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
Wan actually makes an appealing ruckus with Insidious, a derivative but effective scare machine pulled off with a certain gusto, making the viewing ex .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.5
The delicious kind of creepy that makes for a great night at the movies if youre into that sort of thing. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
However, one bad choice isnt nearly enough to derail what should serve as solid proof of James Wans directorial cred.
2.0
Wan uses the lack of lighting, shaky camera and creepy music to keep us watching intently. The Film Pie
3.8
There are enough quality scares and inspired jolts to keep the most passionate horror buffs screaming happily. Js Online
4.4
A high concept horror that oozes atmosphere and unease without relying on computer generated effects or buckets of gore. Movie Crypt
2.5
At its foundation, its a movie I like. Its whats built on that foundation thats troubling. Hollywood Chicago
3.5
A little Nightmare on Elm Street, part Exorcist and a hint of Paranormal Activity. Honors genre expectations while delivering a fresh and horrifyingly .. Shockya
3.0
Insidious is very much a 21st century modern horror movie, which is to say its more interested in tricks and scares than horror. Sbs
2.0
The film isnt a complete loss between the early shocks and some genuinely funny moments courtesy of writer Leigh Wannells role as Specs, one half of t .. The Shiz Nit
3.1
The ending struggles to explain too much and take itself a bit too literally, but mostly Insidious is an engaging treat. Scene Stealers
2.5
This is not the rollicking rollercoaster frightfest Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 were, nor is it a playful genre throwback like Drag Me To Hell, or eve .. Streaming Quickflix
4.5
Insidious establishes that these folks can make a film that operates on an entirely different level, sans gore, or obvious gimmicks. And make flesh cr .. Wsj
3.1
Theres nothing wrong with its standard set up which has an unsuspecting family haunted by spirits. However, when it comes time for the film to follow ..
4.5
The thing is scary as hell when its all creaks and thumps and doors swinging open. Then come the explanations, the special effects, and the inevitable .. Ny Mag
2.0
This is no trifle aimed at undiscerning teenagers on a slow weekend. It is ruthlessly calculated to scare the bejeezus out of you. Film Blather
2.0
To director James Wans credit, Insidious is really creepy. Not good. But creepy. Tri City Herald
4.5
For the majority of its running time Insidious is a scary good time at the movies. Trespass Mag
3.0
Yes, the Saw guys can scare the daylights out of you even with a PG 13 rating. Director James Wan and screenwriter Leigh Whannell made the original Sa .. Qc Times
1.9
If the audience I watched this with is any indication, laughter will be drowning out the creaks, atonal chords, and snatches of Tiny Tims Tiptoe throu .. Boston Phoenix
2.0
By the time the absurdly deflating finale rolls around, Wan has managed to not only botch his own film, but sully the one cool element of Star Wars Ep .. Nicks Chager
2.0
The films low budget atmospherics and clichd floor creakings are a poor substitute for Wans nauseating impact of yore. New York Time Out
2.0
The films main source of horror the spirits seemed like they were borrowed from previous horror films. Theyre intended to be scary but having seen sim .. Cairo 360
3.1
The film is stylish and quietly unsettling even in its derivativeness, and it delivers the sort of slow building chills that ruffle the hair at the ba .. Miami
2.0
When a pair of goofy (and unamusing) ghostbusters and their medium boss (Lin Shaye) show up, Insidious takes a tragic turn toward the stupid. Metro Times
0.5
Its plot, ripped off from The Amityville Horror, shows so little psychological or occult logic that it exposes its own sheer dumbness as just a series .. Ny Press
3.5
Another problem for the film is the fact that Mr. Wan isnt a particularly atmospheric director. Critics Notebook
2.0
For scares alone, Insidious deserves an A. It may not be very original, but for a fun trip through a haunted house, it works exceedingly well. Week In Rewind
3.0
builds legitimate haunted house dread ... at a very specific point ... possession turns jokey and hokey. MSN Movies
1.5
But better a hoary, poorly conceived anxiety than no anxiety at all, I suppose. Splice Today
2.5
Insidious is certainly part of a great tradition of scary films, but its a little too bland and visually unappealing to be memorable. Cinema Autopsy
1.5
Mixing POLTERGEIST with Disneys Haunted Mansion ride, a staggeringly disappointing and silly second half mars INSIDIOUS strong, scary first half. Bad Ass Digest
1.5
After a suspenseful and shock filled first hour, it loses control and veers off into routine supernatural silliness. I hate it when that happens. Ear Of Newt
3.8
For one loopy moment, when the trilly sound of Tiptoe Through the Tulips mysteriously wafts through the spook plagued California home, it seems as if .. Gomemphis
4.0
Wan knows that what were paying for is to be scared deep in our bones, and that images glimpsed and hinted at are orders of magnitude more unsettling .. D Cist
4.5
Whannels script doesnt forget the wry humor hallmarks of 80s horror, nor the boo scares, but at the same time, the movie is actually scary. Horror
4.0
Insidious clearly borrows from several sources, but where it fails as a narrative, it succeeds as a shock a minute fright fest with plenty of atmosphe .. Blu Ray Ign
5.0
Theres always some chump happy to claim that any given horror film was so scary they were whimpering in sheer terror. Difference with Insidious is, th .. News Of The World
2.5
Insidious is actually not a bad horror movie (thats probably because its not much more than Poltergeist with fewer killer trees). Blogs Houston Press
3.8
A tale of intriguing situations that rise to the surface carefully and cautiously before they explode in a flashy series of stimulating resolutions. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
2.5
The film delivers haunted house type scares throughout but I just wish the second half was as good as the first. Wait for the flick to come out on DVD ..
4.0
The kind of bold, high quality horror film genre fans deserve but rarely receive. New York Metro Mix
3.0
A good thrill ride for younger audiences not familiar with the likes of Poltergiest or Wans favourite 1991 TV movie The Haunted. Birmingham Mail
4.5
Doctors cant explain whats wrong; the family moves into a new house, but the haunting continues. Nashville Scene
4.5
When this unpretentious genre piece says boo, youll jump all right and it is canny enough in its management of the uncanny to have you laughing too. Projected Figures
3.8
James Wans Insidious is both an apology for the numbing Saw sequels and proof old school horror still rocks. Washington Times
3.1
Insidious feels like a traditional, old fashioned horror movie in all of the right ways.
3.8
James Wan knows his horror tricks even though Insidious has just a PG 13 rating, there were people jumping out of seats all through the auditorium. Jackson Ville
1.0
Its a horror show all right. Stilted line readings creep hand in demonic claw with pacing that could induce rigor. If only Mrs. Gas Mask Psychic could ..
4.5
A really mature, perceptive view of the supernatural. Leigh Whannells script incorporates spiritual powers and philosophy... a new vision of the world .. Screen Junkies
2.0
This is a movie that wants to be several movies at once. It turns out to be none of them. Yahoo Movies
3.1
While its probably time to call for a moratorium on both haunted house thrillers and creepy child sagas, Insidious milks a bit of innovativeness from ..
2.0
The most the James Wan film has is ear piercing sound effects with quick cuts to scary faces. Of course youll jump, but youll also jump if someone run .. BET.com
3.0
The jump to more outr ghost train style horror is perhaps a tad blunt, but it remains scary enough to make it easy to buy into the supernatural ride i .. Scotsman
3.0
Just when Insidious is starting to look slightly less scary than a winter gas bill, Wan and Whannell manage to reapply some intensity to the story. Scotsman
4.0
Its intelligent, its well paced, its packed with both unsettling scenes and pop up shocks that never feel cheap.
3.0
For all its creaky old dark house cliches, Insidious is a fun ghost train ride, full of truly terrifying moments. But once its over, its forgotten. Empire Online
3.5
If Polgergeist is the Disneyland Mansion of spookhouse movies, Insidious is a small town Haunted Hayride, filled with low fi jumps and punctuated with .. Camp Blood
4.5
Its not scary, its just surprising and surprise is not the same thing as horror. Ebert Presents
3.0
Wan strikes just the right notes of ever building suspense as he establishes the trouble that befalls the Lamberts, but when Elise and her team enter ..
4.0
Scared You bet. Entertained Totally ... baby monitors are definitely the scariest and most evil things ever invented. Real.com
1.5
The usual boilerplateobjects moving, scratchy noises, muttering voicesexcept for one big exception, which is the oldest kid in the family doesnt wake ..
5.0
With Insidious, Wan and Whannell prove that they are not just one trick ponies and deliver one of the scariest and best horror films of the new centur .. Horror Queers Podcast
4.4
Save for Two Girls and One Cup, Im able to sit through anything. Very little bothers me the way Insidious bothered me. Disturbed me. Ran its ice cold ..
3.0
Conjures up a nightmarish quality that I found difficult to shake off. Daily Express
4.5
There are enough jolts, jumps and bursts of gallows humour along the way to recommend it to fans of scary movies. Daily Express



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