Variety
A thuddingly dull prequel to James Wan's very enjoyable (and highly profitable) demonic-possession horror franchise.
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Insidious: Chapter 3
Horror prequel and feature debut from Leigh Whannell, writer of Insidious parts one and two, and Saw. Set before the haunting of the Lambert family in part one, revealing how gifted psychic Elise (Lin Shaye) comes to use her abilities in order to help a teenage girl targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.
2015Rating: M98 minsUSA
Horror
- Director:
- Leigh Whannell (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Leigh Whannell
- Cast:
- Dermot MulroneyHayley KiyokoLin ShayeStefanie ScottLeigh WhannellMichael Reid MacKay
Insidious: Chapter 3 / Reviews
The New York Times
Whannell wisely retains the series' secret weapon, Ms. Shaye, a seasoned performer of range, moxie and limitless charm.
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The Guardian
As before, it's a shameless mash-up of Poltergeist, Amityville etc, with added cattle-prod jumps.
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Hollywood Reporter
Offers a relatable young protagonist and several key supporting players from the prior films in a nimble setup to the series.
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Empire Magazine
Once again combining a sense of genuine dread with a mischievous vein of humour, Insidious Chapter 3 successfully closes the trilogy with its beginning.
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