Insidious
Overview
Insidious is a 2010 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne as Josh and Renai Lambert, a couple whose son, Dalton, falls into a coma after exploring the attic. He becomes a vessel for a malevolent spirit. The film is a tense, atmospheric, and terrifying horror film. It was a massive critical and commercial success, earning over $97 million on a $1.5 million budget. The film is notable for its use of old-fashioned scares, rather than gore. The film introduces the concept of the "Further," a dark, otherworldly dimension where spirits dwell. The film features a memorable performance by Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, a psychic medium. The film spawned a successful franchise, with four sequels. The film is widely considered one of the best horror films of the 2010s.
