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Insidious
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Wan. With Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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,…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Insidious.
MoviHero lists March 31, 2011 as the release date for Insidious. James Wan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert, Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 31, 2011
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorJames Wan
CastPatrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert, Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Insidious right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Insidious runs 1h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 7,739 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Tiptoe Through the Tulips. Insidious is directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. It stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey…”
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“It's not wholly original, but it works because the people involved make it work, first and foremost, James Wan.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Why did you do that? Why would you do that to me?! When you know how I feel about that? WHY?!!!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJosh LambertJosh Lambert appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2011-2013, portrayed by Patrick Wilson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherRenai LambertRenai Lambert appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2011-2013, portrayed by Rose Byrne. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherElise RainierElise 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.Open character guide otherDalton LambertDalton Lambert appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2011-2013, portrayed by Ty Simpkins. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherLorraine LambertLorraine Lambert appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2011-2013, portrayed by Barbara Hershey. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherSpecsSpecs appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2011-2018, portrayed by Leigh Whannell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherTuckerTucker appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2011-2018, portrayed by Angus Sampson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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