Insidious

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Hugh J Insidious makes valiant attempts to place jump scares where they are not expected leading to a couple of good frights, but also implements a few very predictable ones. Despite a familiar storyline and the "evil presence" looking like a hipster demon from a broadway musical, there is enough consistant fear that contributes to it being an overall decent horror movie. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review cinema f “The further you travel, the darker it gets.” I loved it. It was thrilling and full of scares. Wilson and Byrne were amazing. Ty Simpkins and Garrett Ryan were great. Loved Lin Shaye. 5/5 stars. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Benjamin J One of the jumpscares nearly caused me to go to the hospital. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Rami A Horror films often have two major issues: the foolish behavior of the protagonists and the presence of easily solvable problems. These elements can make the film feel like a complete waste of time. I'm not saying that the movie is bad; it just needed a lot more development. There wasn't anything truly scary about it, as the situation could have been resolved in a matter of seconds. For instance, simply leaving the child at the hospital would have been an easy solution. Tthe lack of character depth can detract from the overall experience. When protagonists act irrationally, it’s hard for viewers to connect with them or feel any real tension. The suspense hinges on relatable characters making difficult decisions, yet too often, we see characters making choices that feel contrived or unrealistic. Building a solid atmosphere is crucial in horror storytelling. A genuinely eerie setting combined with nuanced characters can elevate a film, creating sustained tension and unease. Unfortunately, many recent horror films overlook these elements in favor of jump scares or cheap thrills. A well-crafted narrative with intelligent, relatable characters can leave a lasting impression, while an easily resolvable plot does the opposite. Ultimately, horror films should engage viewers on multiple levels, provoking thought and eliciting genuine fear rather than frustration. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Michael B Like an unorganized pile of cliches. The horror here is the idea that someone paid for this movie to be made. I’ve seen scarier episodes of Sesame Street, better written ones too. “You’re going to see a lot of confusing things, things you don’t understand.” Most accurate dialogue ever. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Alvaro B For a modern horror movie, I understand that it's not easy to surprise the viewer. Still, it managed to handle and keep me focused enough. Something that other current movies like this usually fail to do. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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