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Insidious: Chapter 2

2013Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic406.7Rotten Tomatoes38%57%

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

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror Sequel
  • Intense Sound Design
  • Family Trauma
  • Jump-Scares
  • Psychological Dread
  • Home Invasion
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Poltergeist Phenomena
  • Visceral Fear
  • Gothic Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2013 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
September 12, 2013
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$162 million
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Alliterative Name, Never Trust a Trailer, Ironic Nursery Tune +9

  • Alliterative Name
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Ironic Nursery Tune
  • Strong Family Resemblance
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • Came Back Strong
  • Killed Offscreen
  • Offscreen Teleportation
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Call-Back
  • Aborted Arc

12 of 133 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Insidious: Chapter 2?"

Questions about Insidious: Chapter 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Insidious: Chapter 2?

NetflixPhiloAMC+YouTube TVAMCShudderPlexFawesome

In the United States, Insidious: Chapter 2 streams on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC, and it is free with ads on Plex, 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 89 other countries.

Is Insidious: Chapter 2 worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Insidious: Chapter 2 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

Will Insidious: Chapter 2 scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

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 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 tropes for it, including Alliterative Name, Never Trust a Trailer, and Ironic Nursery Tune.