Lin Shayescreen performanceLin Shaye plays Elise Rainier across 4 films in this screen run.
4 linked movie guides in this sequence
FILM POSTER · Insidious3 current MoviHero film mappings
Film watch order, starting point, and performer.
Elise Rainier (adult) appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2011-2018, portrayed by Lin Shaye and Lindsay Seim. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.
Release-order sequence · 5 films · 2011–2018 · 2 performersSee watch orderWATCH ORDER
Follow the 5 films in release order.
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2011 · 1h 42m
Portrayed by Lin Shaye · screen performanceLin Shaye is credited as Elise Rainier in Insidious (2011).
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2013 · 1h 46m
Portrayed by Lin Shaye · screen performanceLin Shaye is credited as Elise Rainier in Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).
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2013 · 1h 46m
Portrayed by Lindsay Seim · screen performanceLindsay Seim is credited as Elise Rainier in Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).
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2015 · 1h 37m
Portrayed by Lin Shaye · screen performanceLin Shaye is credited as Elise Rainier in Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015).
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2018 · 1h 43m
Portrayed by Lin Shaye · screen performanceLin Shaye is credited as Elise Rainier in Insidious: The Last Key (2018).
Movie guideTHE PERFORMANCES
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Lin Shayescreen performanceLin Shaye plays Elise Rainier across 4 films in this screen run.
4 linked movie guides in this sequence
Lindsay Seimscreen performanceLindsay Seim plays Elise Rainier in Insidious: Chapter 2; compare that performance with the other portrayals on this page.
1 linked movie guide in this sequenceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Screen credits: Insidious (2011) — Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier; Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) — Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier; Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) — Lindsay Seim as Elise Rainier; Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) — Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
“And do not let her out of your sight.”
WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT
Keep moving through the same films and screen world with a character who shares meaningful movie history.
Elise Rainier and Specs share 3 films, including Insidious.
See InsidiousElise Rainier and Anna both appear in Insidious: The Last Key.
See Insidious: The Last Key