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Insidious

2011 · 1h 42m · Thriller · Horror

MOVIHERO READ

Steady, intense horror with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that gets under your skin.

83/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.

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83/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help,…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a supernatural story built around unease and escalating threat
02A manageable 102-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.0/10 TMDB audience score across 7,587 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Insidious?

Insidious belongs in your night if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 102-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 4/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want a manageable 102-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you are avoiding supernatural or frightening material tonight
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

James Wan portrait
James WanDirector
Patrick Wilson portrait
Patrick WilsonJosh Lambert
Rose Byrne portrait
Rose ByrneRenai Lambert
Lin Shaye portrait
Lin ShayeElise Rainier
Ty Simpkins portrait
Ty SimpkinsDalton Lambert
Barbara Hershey portrait
Barbara HersheyLorraine Lambert
Leigh Whannell portrait
Leigh WhannellSpecs
Angus Sampson portrait
Angus SampsonTucker
Andrew Astor portrait
Andrew AstorFoster Lambert
Corbett Tuck portrait
Corbett TuckNurse Adele / Doll Girl #2