Review by FeastMode

Let me start by saying it's important to remember the first two movies in this franchise. If you haven't seen them in years, you will be lost. If you don't have time to rewatch them, you can find recap videos on youtube.

Right from the opening shot, you can feel the quality filmmaking. I couldn't believe it's directed by Patrick Wilson (Josh in chapters 1 and 2). It's his first time in the director's chair and I think he did a great job.

The movie really takes it's time, both with fleshing out the characters and with setting up the scares and creating atmosphere. Some people might find it slow since it doesn't have jump scares every few minutes. For me, I could feel the tension building until we finally get a scare. And all the jump scare attempts are successful.

I loved that they chose a new setting and went in different directions than usual. It prevents the movie from feeling tired and too much like the previous ones. At the same time, it still has that Insidious essence.

I had a fun time with this movie. I think most fans of the franchise will enjoy it. I also feel like it's a good example for the people who complain about too many sequels and reboots. Anything can be good if it's done right. The problem with bad sequels isn't lack of ideas, it's poor filmmaking.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday 7/6/2023)