Review of Insidious (2011) by Boabdreeps — 29 Aug 2011

Ha! I don't think this was intended as a belly-laugh comedy, but the second half of the film had me doubled up.

First half is your by the numbers Paranormal Activity style disposable horror flick. Then it gets on to a scene where the 'woman who speaks to dead people' character starts to spell out what's actually going on. The male lead then spouts lines that were going through my head and acknowledges how ridiculous the plot is. I expected all the actors to agree with him and suddenly walk off set, but they carry on regardless and take the film on towards it's comedy final act.

1 point for the comedic value, but don't go out of your way to experience it for yourself. This is just a bad student film with a big budget.

Although on balance, I did watch this in the company of two other viewers and they found it genuinely terrifying. The only thing that spoiled it for them was my running commentary of sarcastic remarks...and laughter.