This is one of the more intelligent horror flicks I have seen lately. Unlike most movies of this kind, these days, there are no blood and guts to gross you out. Instead it frightens along the same lines as some of the great scary films of the 1970's like The Exorcist and The Omen but without bringing religion into the fray.
After the Lambert family moved into their new house, their eldest son has a small accident while exploring the place. Shortly afterwards he falls into a strange coma which can't be explained. But then strange things start to happen and it seems as if the house may be haunted...
Under the capable direction of James Wan, the acting all round is outstanding. It's been a while since I have been so absolutely absorbed by a film that I actually forgot it was only fiction I'm watching. However, some might find the ending a little unsatisfying but that is only because it sets you up perfectly for what is to follow in Chapter 2. I nevertheless still gave "part 1" 3 out of 5 stars.
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The Lambert family cast
INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
Although, according to the film makers, initially it was not actually intended as a two part series, Chapter 2 follows so neatly onto "Chapter 1", it could just as easily have been the goal in the first place.
Chapter 2 picks up where the first movie ended and what follows is a neat conclusion of basically everything that happened previously. It also answers a lot of questions that arose during the first "part". I don't really want to reveal anything of the plot of Chapter 2 as it might spoil your enjoyment of the original Insidious movie except for the fact that it is still the Lambert family involved.
Like I mentioned before, I found this as a real intelligent horror flick with a well thought out plot and plausible story (for this type of genre, that is). But it is important to see both parts for it to make proper sense.
In conclusion: this 'franchise' is highly recommended for all fans of this genre and Chapter 2 earns 4 out of 5 stars from me.
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A scene from the movie
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