House Of Ghouls...

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2020)

Director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannnell's INSIDIOUS is that rare miracle of a PG-13 movie that's actually scary. THE SET UP: A family is plagued by malevolent spirits, causing one son to become comatose. Paranormal investigators are brought in, including a psychic (Lin Shaye). All hell breaks loose! Though simple in outline, the secret is in the way it's presented. Wan uses the ghosts both in darkness and broad daylight -as in the memorable kitchen table scene. There are some nice twists and detours in the story, winding up in an otherworldly dimension. Then, when everything seems like it might be over... Boom! A very satisfying supernatural horror film...