Insidious (2010) Movie Review

Storyline:

A gripping story of a family in search of help for their son, Dalton, who fell into a coma after a mysterious incident in the attic. Little do they know that there is much more to this endless sleep than meets the eye as they explore the paranormal, and rediscover the past; the key to getting their son back once and for all.

Insidious Movie Review:

The latest entry in the Insidious series, Insidious: The Red Door comes out in theatres on July 6 this year. So I decided to rewatch the whole series before that to refresh my memory since I forgot most about the movies before. I remember watching the first movie and being terrified as a kid. I wanted to see if the movie still scares me as a grown-up who is a big horror fan in 2023.

Insidious tells the good old story of a family moving into a newly purchased house which is the definition of a haunted movie house with three kids. Things start with one of the kids falling off a ladder and going into a coma. The story is very familiar at this point and the scary parts are also nothing new. Even at the time the movie came out, the movie relied heavily on loud sounds. But still, the film makes use of the atmosphere, sneaky happenings, and mounting tension.

Cinematography is nothing new. A tried-and-true method of creepy stuff, camera movements, and loud music. The actors helped to create an emotional connection with the family, thanks to some good performances from Patric Wilson and Rose Byrne.

Does the movie hold up in 2023? It depends on who you ask. There is no doubt that this movie is one of the best movies to watch if you are looking for some giggle-worthy scares from loud noises. But if you need something original technically or story-wise, you will be disappointed.

I will watch all the following entries in the Insidious series before the release of Insidious: The Red Door. Follow me on social media if you would like to read my thoughts on them all.

My rating: 3/5