It was actually better than the first one

Rating: 8/10 (30 October 2013)

I am not a huge horror movie buff although I can appreciate them. I have seen Insidious part 1 and liked it, but this one has so much more back story and explained much that I was curious about from the first chapter.
There were some edge of your seat style scary moments in the film and even small bits of humor. I am most impressed with Lin Shaye's performance and was happy to see her role re-prised. She clearly carried the movie and hopefully will be back for futures chapters.
Overall the movie was beyond what I expected since I have low expectations with these type of formula feeling Hollywood horror flicks.