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This episode, as well as likely this season, will challenge some audiences based on how border security, Mexican and Navajo / Dine (ImdB didn't let me add the proper spelling) identities conspire to protect the most vulnerable (trafficked women and children).

The biggest mistake you can make in this series is ever doubt Bernadette. This finale did such an excellent job tying her arc w season one, I was waiting for her to find her medicine in that pivotal scene and she did. And then some. Haha.

This finale to season three is truly incredible-and also very demanding for its audience. We are meant to be stunned. The events are insane and, perhaps, maybe, we could see how they appear now...

Cannot wait for the next season.

I worked at a movie theater when the first Insidious came out and it was the first contemporary horror movie to actually terrify me, existentially-not just jump scares and excellent makeup and monster design/concept. And I have distinct memories of cleaning the aisles to Tiptoe Through the Tulips. The first installment was a huge influence for me as a horror fan.

I think that the breadth of this story is well served by Patrick Wilson's directorial debut with The Red Door.

Iconographically, this film honors images of its first two films, with a nod to The Last Key and Elise Rainier's story. There is a lot of narrative burden for writing dialogue and scenes, but everything is natural and transitions in compelling ways. If you like psychoanalytic theory, this is an antidote to cyclical family trauma.

Is this movie a horror movie? I'd argue it is, and more because the best horror movies will always make you grapple or be uncomfortable with what makes us human.

Based on my loyalty to the franchise and my opinion of this movie, if you're an Insidious fan for the lore and key family, this is essential to watch.

There is so much to enjoy in this film. The writing has layers of humor that can appeal to almost anyone, if they're willing to accept some of the absurdism. Just accept it. Just go with it because this truly insane film hits so many notes of comedy accented by vivid sets and fun cut aways (packing their suitcases). And hats off to Jamie Dornan. He truly trusted his director and writers/costars because you have to admit, that character on paper would've been indiscernible. And yet he ends up charming at the end, in a caricature way, but still sympathetic. Wiig's dual performance is the cherry on top of all around incredible character moments-and lovely to see Phyllis and Vanessa. This seems like a movie that was a riot to make.