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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Lloyd S

Oooof....

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Paul S

It was not as good as the first two Insidious movies, and I found it really boring. There were some scary moments, but it didn't match the first two.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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James B

Lin shaye is probably the saving grace of this film and is definitely the least interesting one out of the series but it's not to say it has a few scares.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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roseann s

Meh. Idk if I'm only idiot having difficulties hearing the conversation then when screams at ear bursting levels ? Made for bad experience.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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cinema f

“The darkest chapter goes back to the beginning.” This is crazier than the first two. Lin Shaye is a treat as always. Stefanie Scott was a gem, as always. 5/5 stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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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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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 - Hit by a Car

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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 - The Man Who Can't Breathe Attacks

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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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