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Review of Insidious: Chapter 3

Initial Thought: When I heard this was being made I was so upset. They found a way to keep Lin Shaye in the series yet again. I will hope this is the last movie or at least the last time we see that obnoxious actress again. Other than that it doesn't look amazing, but hey when you are invited for free there can be no complaints.

Characters/Acting: Specs and Tucker return of course and since this is a prequel so does Elise unfortunately. Dermot Mulroney is an awesome new addition though. I swear Stefanie Scott looks just like Emily VanCamp. The little brother doesn't get much notice here. For someone who isn't afraid Elise is very jump. The designs of the ghosts were pretty awesome specifically the faceless woman. What was the point of the son. He was literally in only three scenes and did like one thing just to have a reason to introduce Specs and Tucker.

Story: This is a prequel to the first Insidious. It's basically an origin story for Elise (sighs). James Wan's scene kind of seems to mirror him casting for movies. I'm sure he is nicer than the character he plays though who can tell. Okay this is pretty intense and has some great jump scares throughout. The ending was a bit silly.

Directing/Writing: Leigh Whannell takes on the role of writer and director here with James Wan making a cameo as an actor. This is his directorial debut. He has on the other hand written several of James Wan's films including the first three Saw films, the short Saw film, Dead Silence, and the first two Insidious films. As a writer I find him to be pretty good.

Final Thought: For the most part the scares and story was pretty good. The only real problem I had was all the Elise stuff which is practically the whole movie. She is just not all that interesting to me. Besides her I kind of enjoyed this one. The scares, the ghosts, and the other cast were worth it. I'm sure though if you like these movies and Elise this will strike your fancy.
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Added by BAMF
8 years ago on 19 June 2015 02:39