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Insidious: Chapter 2

2013·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Family, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and score

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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You want something to laugh atYou scare easily

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It will take what you love most.

The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.
Supernatural Horror SequelIntense Sound DesignFamily TraumaJump-ScaresPsychological DreadHome InvasionEmotional CatharsisPoltergeist PhenomenaVisceral FearGothic Atmosphere

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Questions about Insidious: Chapter 2

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Where can I stream Insidious: Chapter 2 legally?

Insidious: Chapter 2 is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Insidious: Chapter 2 worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Insidious: Chapter 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Insidious: Chapter 2?

1 h 46 min

Insidious: Chapter 2 runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Insidious: Chapter 2?

Critics39
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Insidious: Chapter 2 higher (63) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Insidious: Chapter 2 a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$162 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $162 million worldwide, 32.4 times its budget.

What language is Insidious: Chapter 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Insidious: Chapter 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Insidious: Chapter 2 in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Insidious: Chapter 2 use?

Alliterative NameNever Trust a TrailerIronic Nursery TuneStrong Family ResemblanceMy Beloved SmotherNothing Is ScarierCame Back StrongKilled OffscreenOffscreen TeleportationEarly-Installment WeirdnessCall-BackAborted Arcand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 storytelling tropes for Insidious: Chapter 2, including Alliterative Name, Never Trust a Trailer, Ironic Nursery Tune.