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Insidious

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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.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.

March 31, 2011 · Directed by James Wan

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 42m
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Feels like1h 35m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Patrick Wilson
Josh Lambert
Rose Byrne
Renai Lambert
Lin Shaye
Elise Rainier
Ty Simpkins
Dalton Lambert
Barbara Hershey
Lorraine Lambert
Leigh Whannell
Specs
Angus Sampson
Tucker
Andrew Astor
Foster Lambert
Corbett Tuck
Nurse Adele / Doll Girl #2
Heather Tocquigny
Nurse Kelly
Ruben Pla
Dr. Sercarz
John Henry Binder
Father Martin

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