Insidious The Red Door – Movie Review
Director: Patrick Wilson
Writer: Scott Teems (Screenplay)
Writer: Leigh Whannell (Story)
Cast
- Ty Simpkins (The Whale)
- Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring)
- Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids)
- Sinclair Daniel (Madam Secretary)
- Hiam Abbass (Blade Runner 2049)
Plot: The Lamberts must go deeper into The Further than ever before to put their demons to rest once and for all.
Runtime: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Insidious The Red Door starts 9 years after the events of Insidious 2. Josh (Wilson) and Dalton (Simpkins) have had that year erased from their memories. However, life has seen them grow apart, with Josh and Renai (Byrne) getting a divorce. In the aftermath of Josh’s mother’s death, Renai suggests that Josh take Dalton to college to hopefully bond.
That only causes a bigger divide between the two, but it also unlocks something. Dalton finds himself having nightmares and his artwork reflects them. Meanwhile, Josh is trying to figure out why his memory is slipping. Once they learn the truth, they must go deeper into the Further than ever before.
Verdict on Insidious The Red Door
Insidious The Red Door is a horror thriller picking up with the Lamberts 9 years after the events of the second Insidious. The family has drifted apart with Dalton closing off to the world and Josh no longer in the family. However, a tragic loss stirs up memories and the two learn about the Further once again.
This is nice to pick back up with the Lamberts again, the last two movies have focused on the pre-Lambert storyline, focusing more on Elise. By doing this we understand the connection they have but don’t remember.
However, not much is explained as to why suddenly now they are starting to remember moments. Much like how Insidious 2 tried to build on the bigger picture, this story does that. It does a good job of expanding on the bigger picture. The scares are everything you would come to expect, without giving us a truly shocking one. In fact, the scariest sequences are more about what isn’t happening to the characters.
When it comes to the cast, Patrick Wilson steps behind the camera too and continues his excellent run-in horror. Ty Simpkins is great to where he is paired up with the scene-stealing Sinclair Daniel. She takes over the mild comedy that Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson have brought to the franchise. One of the most noticeable things in this movie is that we focus on the male characters struggling going against the typical female figure needing to battle evil.
Overall, this is an entertaining entry to the franchise. It has good scares, great acting and excellent effects. There are a few bigger questions to be asked, but for the pure horror elements, you can have a great time.
Final Thoughts – Insidious The Red Door scares up a treat for the franchise.
