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Insidious

2011Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic527.1Rotten Tomatoes66%62%

A nerve-racking, scary horror movie about family, with standout sound design.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you scare easily

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

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Story

It's not the house that's haunted.

A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Haunting Sound Design
  • Family Trauma
  • Psychological Dread
  • Jump Scares
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Modern Gothic
  • Visually Restrained
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Culturally Significant

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
James Wan
Written by
Leigh Whannell
Produced by
Jason Blum, Oren Peli, Steven Schneider
Music by
Joseph Bishara

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 2011 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
March 31, 2011
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Immediate Sequel, Our Demons Are Different, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Immediate Sequel
  • Our Demons Are Different
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Jump Scare
  • Killed Offscreen
  • Cruel Twist Ending
  • Brick Joke
  • Demonic Possession
  • Stable Time Loop
  • Amicable Exes
  • Title Drop

12 of 133 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Insidious?"

Questions about Insidious

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Insidious?

PhiloAMC+MGM+YouTube TVShudderFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Insidious streams on Philo, AMC+, MGM+, YouTube TV, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Insidious worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Insidious okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Insidious scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Was Insidious a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$100 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 66.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Insidious use?

Immediate SequelOur Demons Are DifferentChekhov's GunCovers Always LieJump ScareKilled OffscreenCruel Twist EndingBrick JokeDemonic PossessionStable Time LoopAmicable ExesTitle Dropand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Immediate Sequel, Our Demons Are Different, and Chekhov's Gun.