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Insidious

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
305K
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POPULARITY
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Ty Simpkins in Insidious (2010)
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A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
305K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
749
8
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Stars
      • Patrick Wilson
      • Rose Byrne
      • Ty Simpkins
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Stars
      • Patrick Wilson
      • Rose Byrne
      • Ty Simpkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 343Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 15 nominations

    Videos5

    Insidious - Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:32
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    Joseph Bishara and Ty Simpkins in Insidious (2010)
    Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson in Insidious (2010)
    Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, and Ty Simpkins in Insidious (2010)
    Lin Shaye, Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, and Leigh Whannell in Insidious (2010)
    Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, and Ty Simpkins in Insidious (2010)
    Rose Byrne in Insidious (2010)
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    Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson in Insidious (2010)
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    Top cast

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    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Josh Lambert
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Renai Lambert
    Ty Simpkins
    Ty Simpkins
    • Dalton Lambert
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Elise Rainier
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Specs
    Angus Sampson
    Angus Sampson
    • Tucker
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Lorraine Lambert
    Andrew Astor
    Andrew Astor
    • Foster Lambert
    Corbett Tuck
    Corbett Tuck
    • Nurse Adele…
    Heather Tocquigny
    • Nurse Kelly
    Ruben Pla
    Ruben Pla
    • Dr. Sercarz
    John Henry Binder
    • Father Martin
    Joseph Bishara
    Joseph Bishara
    • Lipstick-Face Demon
    Philip Friedman
    Philip Friedman
    • Old Woman
    J. LaRose
    J. LaRose
    • Long Haired Fiend
    Kelly Hitman
    • Doll Girl #1
    • (as Kelly Devoto)
    Brynn Bowie
    • Kali Lambert
    • (uncredited)
    Madison Bowie
    • Kali Lambert
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot in just three weeks.
    • Goofs
      (at around 14 mins) At the beginning when Dalton falls, after trying to turn the light on, Josh runs up to go see if he is okay. When Josh is sitting on the couch playing with his newborn his shirt is untucked, unbuttoned, and he has no tie on. When Josh reaches Dalton to pick him up, his shirt is tucked, buttoned, and has a tie on.
    • Quotes

      Foster Lambert: I'm scared, Mom.

      Renai Lambert: Scared of what?

      Foster Lambert: Dalton. Can I change rooms?

      Renai Lambert: Why would you want to change rooms?

      Foster Lambert: I don't like when he walks around at night.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits finish rolling, Philip Friedman as the Old Woman blows out his/her candle.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.10 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Nuvole Bianche
      Written by Ludovico Einaudi

      Courtesy of Ponderosa Music & Art

    User reviews1K

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    10/10
    Scariest Movie I've Seen In Years!!!
    I went into this movie confident that it would be a cheesy, campy romp with the same "tried and true tricks of the trade," like when the hero is investigating the creepy music coming from the basement and a cat jumps into frame, but I quickly discovered that this would not be case with Insidious. After watching the move and obsessing on it for about 12 hours now, I can honestly say it's one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. In fact, there were several points during the film where I screamed like a 13-year old girl at a Justin Beiber concert. Keep in mind I was consciously trying my hardest to keep my composure, mainly because I was sitting beside my new girlfriend of 2 months. She, incidentally, didn't make a peep; thankfully, I later found out she had her eyes closed the whole time.

    I was also expecting to see some blood and guts, especially coming from the guys who made Saw, but there wasn't a drop. Instead, they used just about everything else in their arsenal to scare the bejesus out of me and everyone else in the theater (my girlfriend included). From literally the opening credits, they created an intense, haunting tension that didn't leave my body till several whiskeys and half a Xanax later. And the movie constantly feeds that tension, making even the characters' mundane family life somehow seem utterly terrifying. I was actually exhausted leaving the theater from all of the uncomfortable squirming I was unable to control. I'd say it's the most calories I've ever burned while watching a movie (well, at least a PG-13 movie).

    Overall, the movie was great. It was crazy scary, thoroughly entertaining, and even surprisingly funny at times. Having said that, it will be quite some time before I watch another horror movie; I have no desire to be turned into a frazzled bundle of nerves again anytime soon. So, if you plan on seeing this movie, please consider this a cautionary reminder: it's probably best to go with someone who's already witnessed you have a complete physical and mental breakdown, so as to avoid an embarrassing drive home. And maybe bring a Xanax as well.
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    • Mar 31, 2011

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    FAQ7

    • Who were the family members seen as dead (whistling dad, mother and ironing woman, shot by a younger woman, presumably the daughter)? Were they a family murdered in the first house?
    • What is "Insidious" about?
    • Is "Insidious" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Disney+ Hotstar
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Astral
    • Filming locations
      • Herald Examiner - 1111 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • FilmDistrict
      • Stage 6 Films
      • Alliance
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,009,150
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,271,464
      • Apr 3, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $99,557,032
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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