Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.
Details
Budget
$5,000,000
Rating
7/10 (4278 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Blumhouse Productions, Stage 6 Films, Entertainment One, Oren Peli Productions
About Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2 continues the story of the Lambert family, who find themselves still entangled with the spirit world following the events of the first film. The sequel explores a mysterious childhood secret connected to their haunting, delving deeper into the supernatural elements established previously. The film is categorized as a horror and thriller, maintaining the suspenseful tone characteristic of the franchise.
Released in 2013, the movie has a runtime of 106 minutes. It received a user score of 7 out of 10 on TMDB based on over 4,000 votes, indicating a generally positive reception from that audience. However, critics were less favorable, with ratings of 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40/100 on Metacritic. The film incorporates common horror themes such as haunted houses, possession, and evil spirits, alongside elements like mediums and other dimensions.
Central to the narrative are themes of family and the ongoing battle against demonic forces. The film expands on the lore of the "bride in black" and introduces new supernatural antagonists, intensifying the family's struggle. It aims to build on the established frights and provide further context to the Lamberts' supernatural experiences.
Why you might be searching for Insidious: Chapter 2
People are often searching for memorable, specific horror moments from the film, such as a woman crawling on the ceiling, a dog licking a hand under a bed that turns out to be a person, or the sequence involving lights being turned on and off to reveal a moving figure in a hallway. The film's unique scares and specific imagery are key reasons for these types of searches.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the movie to be a decent and interesting sequel, though they felt it did not quite measure up to the original film.
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You can stream Insidious: Chapter 2 on Netflix. It is also available on YouTube TV and Apple TV.
Insidious: Chapter 2 is a fictional horror film and is not based on a true story.
At the end of Insidious: Chapter 2, Josh, who was possessed by a demon, is freed after Dalton goes into The Further to find him. Together, they discover that the woman in white is Michelle Crane, an abusive mother, and Elise stops her, allowing Josh to return to his body. The film concludes with Specs and Tucker visiting a new family where a young girl named Annie, played by Jenna Ortega, can see Elise's ghost, suggesting she also has the ability to astral project, leading into future films like Insidious: The Red Door.
Insidious: Chapter 2 has received mixed to generally favorable reviews, with a Metascore of 40 based on 30 critic reviews and a user score of 6.7. Many fans of the first movie found it equally enjoyable, praising its scares, plot twists, and its ability to explain events from the original film.