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Insidious: Chapter 3
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Leigh Whannell. With Stefanie Scott, Lin Shaye, Dermot Mulroney.
6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in orde…
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Release snapshot for Insidious: Chapter 3.
MoviHero lists May 28, 2015 as the release date for Insidious: Chapter 3. Leigh Whannell is the listed director. The listed cast includes Stefanie Scott as Quinn Brenner, Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, Dermot Mulroney as Sean Brenner, Leigh Whannell as Specs. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 28, 2015
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorLeigh Whannell
CastStefanie Scott as Quinn Brenner, Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, Dermot Mulroney as Sean Brenner, Leigh Whannell as Specs
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Insidious: Chapter 3 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: Chapter 3 runs 1h 37m. 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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MoviHero Rating: 6.3/10 from 3,822 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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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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“Certainly the lowest, dumbest point of the franchise thus far, but not so bad that I won't be willing to watch the 4th entry touted…”
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“Another PG13 horror movie. That rating is like shouting "Don't worry, we aren't going to scare you!!!! Bring your family, bring the kids, we are…”
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“Alex, you see this face? This is my "whoop-ass" face. When you see this face, it means I'm about to whoop ass.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherQuinn BrennerQuinn Brenner appears in Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015).Open character guide otherSean BrennerSean Brenner appears in Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015).Open character guide otherHarryHarry appears in Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015).Open character guide otherDanielleDanielle appears in Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015).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 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
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