Review of Insidious (2011) by Scubasteve Walter M — 20 Sep 2013

A modern-day poltergeist with an unsatisfactory ending.

This review of Insidious (2011) was written by Scubasteve Walter M on 20 Sep 2013.

Insidious has generally received positive reviews.

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