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"It's not the House that's Haunted."
  • PG-13
  • 2010
  • 1 hr 42 min
  • 6.8  (332,412)
  • 52

Insidious is a 2010 horror movie directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. The story follows the Lambert family, consisting of parents Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renai (Rose Byrne), and their three children, Dalton (Ty Simpkins), Foster, and baby Kali. The family has just moved into a new house, and after exploring the attic, Dalton falls from a ladder and hits his head. He appears to recover, but the next day, he slips into a coma from which he does not wake up.

After failing to find any medical explanation for Dalton's condition, the family is forced to bring him home with hospice care. However, strange things begin to happen in the house, and Renai starts to see ghosts and supernatural entities. She convinces Josh to move to a new house, but the haunting seems to follow them. The couple then seeks the help of paranormal investigators Specs (Whannell) and Tucker (Angus Sampson), who determine that Dalton is in fact not in a coma, but rather, his spirit has been trapped in a place called "The Further."

From this point on, the movie takes a creepy turn, as the team must fight to navigate their way through The Further and save Dalton's soul from being trapped there forever. Along the way, the family learns more about the supernatural forces at work in their lives and the reasons why Dalton has become their target. The movie is suspenseful, tension-filled, and genuinely scary, with a few jump scares and unnerving visuals that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Wilson and Byrne are convincing as the concerned parents out to save their son, while Simpkins also delivers a solid performance as Dalton. The supporting cast, particularly Whannell and Sampson as the investigators, add some humor and levity to the movie, but also contribute to the overall unsettling mood of the film.

One of the standout aspects of the movie is the use of sound and music to create a sense of dread and horror. Composer Joseph Bishara has crafted a score that is at times haunting and ethereal and at other times unsettling and jarring. The sound design is equally impressive, with creaking doors, eerie whispers, and other creepy noises filling the soundtrack.

Insidious is a movie that delivers on its promise of horror and suspense. It has a memorable plot that keeps the audience engaged and a talented cast that brings the characters to life. It is a must-see for fans of the horror genre, as well as anyone who enjoys a good scare. Overall, Insidious is a well-crafted horror movie that will leave viewers feeling creeped out and satisfied.

In conclusion, Insidious is a horror movie from 2010 that follows the Lambert family as they fight to save their son from being trapped in a supernatural world called "The Further." With great performances from the cast, an engaging plot, and impressive sound design, the movie is a must-see for fans of horror.

Insidious is a 2010 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8 and a MetaScore of 52.

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  • Release Date
    2010
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (332,412)
  • Metascore
    52
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