Scary, surreal and strange.

Rating: 8/10 (22 June 2013)

Insidious is a horror film that doesn't rely on gore to scare its audience, it instead relies on an eerie atmosphere to frighten us. The paranormal and surreal aspects of the film are reminiscent of horror classics 'The Exorcist' and 'The Shining'. Be warned, Insidious has plenty of jump scares. These jump scares however, unlike most today, are anything but cheap. The film's script as well as James Wan's direction is fantastic, giving the viewer a relentless sense of paranoia throughout the film's entirety. The plot surprisingly delves deep into a supernatural story that is hauntingly fascinating. The less you know before watching this movie, the better. Insidous will keep you up until 3:00am and give you a sense of urgency to make sure there is no one standing behind your bedroom window.