Gimly
7/10It's not wholly original, but it works because the people involved **make** it work, first and foremost, James Wan. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
Reviewed on October 2, 2018
Insidious(2011)
It's not the house that's haunted.
7.0(7,573)1h 42m2011-03-31
HorrorThriller
Insidious Synopsis
A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.
Insidious (2011) is a horror and thriller film directed by James Wan, released on March 31, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye and Ty Simpkins. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7,573 ratings.
- Director:
- James Wan
- Writers:
- Leigh Whannell
- Producers:
- Oren Peli, Steven Schneider, Jason Blum
- Cinematographer:
- John R. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Joseph Bishara
- Production:
- Alliance Films, IM Global, Haunted Movies, FilmDistrict
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $100,106,454
- Status:
- Released
Insidious (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Insidious before you stream it.
Insidious Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Wilson
as Josh Lambert
Rose Byrne
as Renai Lambert
Lin Shaye
as Elise Rainier
Ty Simpkins
as Dalton Lambert
Barbara Hershey
as Lorraine Lambert
Leigh Whannell
as Specs
Angus Sampson
as Tucker
Andrew Astor
as Foster Lambert
Corbett Tuck
as Nurse Adele / Doll Girl #2
Heather Tocquigny
as Nurse Kelly
Ruben Pla
as Dr. Sercarz
John Henry Binder
as Father Martin
Key crew
Directed by James Wan, written by Leigh Whannell, produced by Oren Peli, Steven Schneider and Jason Blum.
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Insidious Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7,573 ratings.
John Chard
8/10Tiptoe Through the Tulips. Insidious is directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. It stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shaye, Andrew Astor and Leigh Whannell. Music is scored by Joseph Bishara and cinematography by John R. Leonetti. The team behind "Saw" and "Dead Silence" bring us "Insidious", one of the finest exponents of the haunted house movie in the modern era. Of…
Reviewed on November 1, 2019
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Insidious – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Insidious online?
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Insidious (2011) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Insidious?
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The main cast of Insidious (2011) includes Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Ty Simpkins and Barbara Hershey. The film was directed by James Wan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Insidious released?
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Insidious was released on March 31, 2011 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Insidious worth watching?
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Insidious (2011) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7,573 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Insidious?
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Yes. The official Insidious trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.