A Sequel Better than its Predecessor

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2013)

I thoroughly enjoyed Insidious. The idea was interesting enough to keep me captivated, and it was just the right amount of frightening to be remembered. When I found out they were making a sequel, I was nothing short of excited. They had some more story to tell. I understood that. So yeah, I was pretty excited.
Friday night, the movie's been out for about 24 hours. I've heard some negative reviews and some okay reviews, but I never take those to heart. I go in with an open mind and low expectations so I'm always surprised. I've spent over 100 dollars on movie tickets for various friends, a few jump in at the last minute, and I suddenly have a group of 13 people coming to this movie with me. We're all sitting on the same row, perfect seats thanks to pre-seating features. I sit next to my girl and my good buddy and the movie begins.
The first one, might I add, was jumpy, but not terrifying.
This movie was absolutely terrifying. Now I've heard others say it's not at all, but it scared me pretty badly. I screamed out loud three times, jumped out of my seat once, and you know, screamed some more.
I also found myself at two points during the movie on my feet cheering for a character. The theater joined me. I hadn't seen any crowd this into a film since the Harry Potters.
The first Insidious, I'll give it a 7 for an okay story, a thrill watch, and a memorable cast. But this one gets a nine, because it's terrifying and the story is so good.
The story is SO good. It explains stuff you didn't even think would be explained from the first one. It loops them together so it's more one giant film than two separate ones. I didn't want this movie to end. The thrill of it was incredible, and the story blew my mind.
Also, I give those people in the theater with me a 10/10. They were awesome.
If you were a fan of the first one, you'll thoroughly enjoy this, and you won't be disappointed. If you weren't a fan of the first one, I suggest you give this one a try. It's brilliant. Bloody brilliant.
-Jackson