While extremely basic as far as horror movies go (and admittedly a remake of Poltergeist), this movie manages to take hold of the zeitgeist with rememberable jump scare and suspense scenes.

I was curious and found myself disappointed. Story is lame, always about demons haunting a house or a family. Nothing new. Not scary and the scenes were too dark and confusing, had to pause to see what was going on. Really terrible.

This movie was really thrilling and compelling, and it did such a good job producing a terrifying scenario. I definitely recommend it for horror and thriller fans!

La vi con mis amigos y la verdad es que nos gusto mucho. La historia es la típica de una película de terror pero los sustos son muy buenos y al menos los personajes son más inteligentes que los típicos personajes de una película de terror. Definitivamente tenéis que verla.

Not bad, but not good…I’m a horror fan and I’m running out of things to watch!! I chose this movie because of how scary people said it was. Not!! I thought it would at least compare to The Conjuring (another one I watched recently because of a recommendation) but nope!! Insidious is not scary at all, and not entertaining. It relies on jump scares, and those weren’t even good!! Don’t waste your time. Try The Conjuring if this is your thing. You’re welcome!

Way under-rated haunted house/possession story..which is an update of Poltergeist; and I think it's brilliant!...It follows the saga of the Lamberts; (Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson); a yuppie couple that moves into a new house in Los Angeles; but then quickly their son Dalton slips into a coma ...And pretty soon they realize that somehow his spirit has wandered off to Hell, and is stuck there; and now the father has to go save him. And Insidious is bitingly terrifying, where Poltergeist pulls it's punches and is overly cautious and safe in its presentation.... And actually Insidious winds up giving us some of the scariest scenes ever filmed. It's a horror masterpiece.

"Malignant evil" v "Family" OK, this is a fantastic scary movie, but really, it is a dark drama with scary moments that scare us due to being engrossed in the story. There is a fuller set of actors and each brings a unique character. It is fun with chance to get connected to one or more character(s) or at least wonder who is getting it, how and when. Horror enjoyment can be the kills. AHS, the 온라인카지노추천 show, reflects the beauty of a full cast of characters that contribute to the important concept of horror movies not sure where, when and how some die or stay alive. This approach enhances the overall suspense while story being told. The family felt genuine, so I felt like I was a part of real life. Yeah sure this movie had horror fantasy aspect of the evils going on. Yet each scene they took was authentic with the characters, story, script and the other good stuff in movies: sound, camera, director, sets, costumes. This was a real family going through challenges with Malignant, (I probably should leave that movie alone) evil things. I do not want to spoil things as some may not have seen this movie even though it has been out for a good 15 or so years! Yet I find this setting, family, struggling with something is a storyline USED WAY Too MUCH in recent movies by one of the people involved in productions, especially in 2024 released movies via attempting to keep remaking movies like Insidious. That is what is so compelling about Insidious. It creates THE FURTHER. It is Insidious and cannot be copied. The stage version of Insidious and trying to incorporate The Further, shows as much. Another comparison is to say, in sports with tennis, Nadal, or Evert with very distinctive great games, tons of people came along trying to manufacture their style of play, and they couldn't, as they are unique, and the people trying to manufacture clones of Nadal and Evert lost site of a key principal to what makes things great, being unique, create own thing! There are many movies on the market about this subject, but so many I find stupid and with little semblance of reality. Sure, some are pure escapism, but more often than not silly and have no substance. This movie is anything but lacking substance and the opposite of silly due largely to the acting, script and direction. The acting is fantastic whether the actors are alone or in scenes together!

James wan does not disappoint delivers on intense horror elements definitely recommend. Patrick Wilson delivers power house performance

Genuinely frightening and tense insidious does not disappoint. Insidious has great scares and solid performances.

One of the better paranormal horror movies out there. The movie did a good job in establishing the rules and limitations of the demonic entities as well as give solid structure to plot development... which is an area most of these type of movies seem to lack and just make things up as the movie progresses. Consistency was also top notch for a film like this. I think that the director could have done a little better job at making the demons more restricted in their abilities to justify why it took them so long to abduct the souls of their victims (or swap with them?). Overall, I think this movie is a solid case study for how paranormal horror movies should be structured, because you need concrete rules and limitations for demons explained in the movie and consistency with said rules so that the audience can follow along and actually appreciate plot twists or unfolding events.

James Wan solidifies himself as a directorial master with insidious, a take on the overdone haunted house/possession movie that goes in a new and interesting direction. Filled with iconic characters and memorable performances and one of the best scares in movie history. Insidious is a must watch

Once again, James Wan proves himself to be an absolute legend, for this is just a brilliant movie and a great start to the series. Firstly, the movie's plot sort of reminds me of Coraline and feels Neil Gaiman-esque. Mostly the stuff in the Further, which is my favourite part of the film. It's like Coraline meets Stranger Things. Also, the demon looks like a rip-off Darth Maul, but is absolutely amazing as a villain. The reveal with him in the room playing Tiptoe Through the Tulips is brilliant. The characters are also amazing. They all feel like real people and not just characters to drive the story forward. This makes the ending more dramatic and brilliant, as you can see the differences in Josh's personality when he's possessed. It's just a brilliant "To Be Continued" ending and a great first part to the Lambert trilogy. Overall, great movie.

Insidious makes valiant attempts to place jump scares where they are not expected leading to a couple of good frights, but also implements a few very predictable ones. Despite a familiar storyline and the "evil presence" looking like a hipster demon from a broadway musical, there is enough consistant fear that contributes to it being an overall decent horror movie.

“The further you travel, the darker it gets.” I loved it. It was thrilling and full of scares. Wilson and Byrne were amazing. Ty Simpkins and Garrett Ryan were great. Loved Lin Shaye. 5/5 stars.

One of the jumpscares nearly caused me to go to the hospital.

Horror films often have two major issues: the foolish behavior of the protagonists and the presence of easily solvable problems. These elements can make the film feel like a complete waste of time. I'm not saying that the movie is bad; it just needed a lot more development. There wasn't anything truly scary about it, as the situation could have been resolved in a matter of seconds. For instance, simply leaving the child at the hospital would have been an easy solution. Tthe lack of character depth can detract from the overall experience. When protagonists act irrationally, it’s hard for viewers to connect with them or feel any real tension. The suspense hinges on relatable characters making difficult decisions, yet too often, we see characters making choices that feel contrived or unrealistic. Building a solid atmosphere is crucial in horror storytelling. A genuinely eerie setting combined with nuanced characters can elevate a film, creating sustained tension and unease. Unfortunately, many recent horror films overlook these elements in favor of jump scares or cheap thrills. A well-crafted narrative with intelligent, relatable characters can leave a lasting impression, while an easily resolvable plot does the opposite. Ultimately, horror films should engage viewers on multiple levels, provoking thought and eliciting genuine fear rather than frustration.

Like an unorganized pile of cliches. The horror here is the idea that someone paid for this movie to be made. I’ve seen scarier episodes of Sesame Street, better written ones too. “You’re going to see a lot of confusing things, things you don’t understand.” Most accurate dialogue ever.

For a modern horror movie, I understand that it's not easy to surprise the viewer. Still, it managed to handle and keep me focused enough. Something that other current movies like this usually fail to do.

Overall it’s not a bad horror movie but not terrific either. The good- 1. Some well done jump scares throughout the movie 2. Many unsettling scenes. 3. The overall tone, dark ambiance, and soundtrack was well done The Bad- 1. The basic storyline is a retread of what has been done numerous times in different ways. 2. Even though it runs a short 1 hour and 43 mins it seems to drag because of the terrible pacing. Frankly it becomes a different movie each act. 3. The acting has a lot to be desired. Especially, Patrick Wilson who is super stiff (i am usually big fan of his work)and the rest of the cast seems like they are doing an haunted house reenactment on TLC

Not your average haunted house film. Definitely worth a watch even if you don't like these types of film.