Insidious Is Only For A Select Audience of Horror/Suspense Fans

Rating: 6/10 (10 April 2011)

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS*
Lets be real here people, this movie does make you jump.
That being said, "Insidious," followed a similar formula of, "A Perfect Getaway." That being: A brilliant idea meets an overworked plot.
The movie started out creepy, jumpy, and very ominous. But as it progressed I failed to buy into the over-complicated plot. Was the idea cool? You bet. But was it really necessary? Not really.
My problem with horror movies like this is that, theatre is classified as art. Art is meant for interpretation, and movies like these end off with very little interpretation. Don't get me wrong, there is a moment where one can wonder at the end what's going to happen, but that still takes away from the overall point. To have, "Insidious" end off on an open closure point, and an...almost "untold" finish, would have really put more than just the "jumpy" fear back into my boots. It makes it mischievous to come home after this movie and think, "What happened!? What's going to happen to me if I fall asleep and never wake up!?" Interpretation takes its course.
The acting was subpar AT BEST, I have no idea where the other two kids went throughout the movie, and the characterization that was developed early was useless.
For those who like the closure points and modern day generic style of horror movies then "Insidious" is for you. For those who like to come up with your own ideas, it is still possible to enjoy the movie as is, but seeing as it's average at best like a vas majority of recent horror/suspense movies. Trust me when I say... it is not for every horror/suspense fan.