Review of Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) by Noé C — 25 Jul 2015
Scary as it is lively, Insidious Chapter 3 is the rare sequel (technically prequel) that does the nearly impossible, add a new chapter with a largely new cast, and still feel warranted. Set prior to the Lambert family haunting, Insidious 3 tells the story of a young girl who becomes tormented by a dangerous supernatural entity, getting the reluctant psychic Elise Rainier to come to her aid.
Like the previous installments, Insidious continues its stylized take on the horror genre, combing motifs and imagery from other countries to unveil its own unique sense of terror. This is accomplished by strong direction by Leigh Whannell which keeps the film moving at a pace which leads to a slow build, but effective thrills. The cast is well conceived, with an especially impressive performance by Stefanie Scott. It's a film that manages to keep it's scares fresh and unexpected, and isn't' afraid to push its own boundaries. It does all this with a mature polish all too uncommon for the genre.
Solid all around.
4/5 Stars.
This review of Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) was written by Noé C on 25 Jul 2015.
Insidious: Chapter 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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