Insidious: Chapter 2 doesn't hold a candle to the original Insidious, but I don't think it's ever trying to recreate the glories of its predecessor.
This film is a perfect representation of the talents of James Wan as a director, having a lot of fun with the IP he cultivated with the original film and stringing in a handful of fun homages to past iconic moments in horror history throughout.
The plot of this sequel is much more in-depth than its predecessor, which was also a welcome addition although there were a handful of scenes that felt, arguably, drawn out far longer than they needed to be. However, it's forgivable for the experience as a whole when it comes to this movie.
The true shining talents in this film, once again, are Patrick Wilson and Lin Shaye (although her role is much smaller in this film). It's always a joy to watch the those two absolute horror icons on the screen together any chance we get.
Overall, Insidious: Chapter 2 is a far cry from Insidious, but it's still a fun horror movie and a worhty follow-up to the enormous Blockbuster hit.
This film is a perfect representation of the talents of James Wan as a director, having a lot of fun with the IP he cultivated with the original film and stringing in a handful of fun homages to past iconic moments in horror history throughout.
The plot of this sequel is much more in-depth than its predecessor, which was also a welcome addition although there were a handful of scenes that felt, arguably, drawn out far longer than they needed to be. However, it's forgivable for the experience as a whole when it comes to this movie.
The true shining talents in this film, once again, are Patrick Wilson and Lin Shaye (although her role is much smaller in this film). It's always a joy to watch the those two absolute horror icons on the screen together any chance we get.
Overall, Insidious: Chapter 2 is a far cry from Insidious, but it's still a fun horror movie and a worhty follow-up to the enormous Blockbuster hit.