Insidious: Chapter 3

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Insidious: Chapter 3

PG-13

Released Jun 5, 2015

1h 37m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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When teenager Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) senses that her late mother is trying to contact her, she seeks help from gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye). However, Elise's tragic past makes her reluctant to use her abilities. After Quinn is attacked by a malevolent entity, her father (Dermot Mulroney) pleads with Elise for help. With support from two parapsychologists, Elise ventures deep into The Further -- where she finds a powerful demon with an insatiable craving for human souls.

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Critics Consensus

Insidious: Chapter 3 isn't as terrifying as the original, although it boasts surprising thematic depth and is enlivened by another fine performance from Lin Shaye.

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Lenika Cruz

The Atlantic

As middling, somewhat serviceable horror fare, it delivers its own share of jump scares, but whatever visceral effect it might have had wears off the instant the credits begin to roll.

Jan 21, 2016

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Whannell does a creditable job with the film. He's not as bold as Wan about mounting a sequence, but he's no slouch about the psychology of screen horror.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2015

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The quiet stretches actually serve their purpose here, creating a sense of intimacy with the characters as opposed to simply marking time between the shocks.

Jun 11, 2015

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Much like the Saw or Paranormal Activity franchises, the stories have run out but the filmmakers cannot resist making another sequel.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 9, 2022

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Emma Wolfe

SpookyAstronauts

The tension building was amazing.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 1, 2021

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

Completely middle of the road in every conceivable way.

Rated: C-

Jul 5, 2020

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Darren D

Calling the 3rd entry 'the darkest chapter' is the perfect description for "Insidious: Chapter 3" as having writer Leigh Whannell back & now in the directors chair, was the kick the series needed after Chapter 2. Whannell clearly had the understanding to tackle this entry alone & for myself, he delivered the strongest entry in the long running franchise. Chapter 3 is the first prequel in the franchise, continuing the story of Elise (Lin Shaye), I couldn't take another story of the Lambert family & thankfully the side characters of Specs & Tucker are still in the background, as they don't work when having more to do like Chapter 2 & 4. Whannell taking the meaner route, for myself is perfect, from the violent looking plaster cast being smashed against a bed frame & The Man Who Can't Breathe, the series baddest antagonist, with great build up throughout before we get a full look. More importantly, Chapter 3 family relationship is the most believable it's been throughout the 5 entries.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Fake N

This is probably my favourite out of the 3 main insidious movies. Most of the jump scares actually got me and weren't predictable like millions of other films.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Bahad j

I really liked the characters and actions of the actors

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Jimmy V

It was OKAY. Nothing less, nothing more…

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/19/24

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Colleen E

I really enjoyed this movie! The first time around people got confused I heard before I went and seen it, I admit I did too! Being it didn't match with numbers 1 & 2 insidious movies! But it is to a point, due to the ghost busters team! But I really enjoy #3. I hope others enjoyed it too! I still rewatch it to this day!:-) I've watched all of the insidious movies, I of course enjoy and like them all. #2 I feel is one of the other good ones too! I think they all have their sense and feelings of spooks and them creepy that you yourself wouldn't want to go through it! Or would you;-D I hope some more are made and made spookier as they move along! But I do wonder if there'll be anymore insidious movies!?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Guy P

Not as scary as the original, tries to expand the world beyond the original family and tell Elise's story but poor acting on the main character's part makes this feel more like a B horror movie than a AAA title.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/21/23

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Sean Brenner

Stefanie Scott

Quinn Brenner

Angus Sampson

Tucker

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - The Knock Knock Scare

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - Elise Fights Demons

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - Creepy Crawling Ghost Girl

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - The Black Footprints Scare

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - The Bedroom Scare

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Insidious: Chapter 3: Official Clip - Killing the Man Who Can't Breathe

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Synopsis

When teenager Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) senses that her late mother is trying to contact her, she seeks help from gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye). However, Elise's tragic past makes her reluctant to use her abilities. After Quinn is attacked by a malevolent entity, her father (Dermot Mulroney) pleads with Elise for help. With support from two parapsychologists, Elise ventures deep into The Further -- where she finds a powerful demon with an insatiable craving for human souls.

Director: Leigh Whannell
Producer: Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan
Screenwriter: Leigh Whannell
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Blumhouse, Oren Peli
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Frightening Images|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.2M
Runtime: 1h 37m

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