It's been a while that I've seen a movie that is truly suspenceful and scary. I actually sort of (well, ok, maybe I did...) screamed at one part due to the intense suspense breaking.
I absolutely love the opening scene and music because it takes me back to the older horror movies of the 60s and 70s. Remember Psycho (1960)? Recall the music and how it would become when a scary scene came on? Well, Insidious uses that same effect. The shrilly sound of the violins coupled with the banging of random lower-octave keys on the piano brought back what I felt contributed greatly to the adrenaline rush one gets from watching a horror movie. There was also the
What I also loved about this movie was that it continually became creepier thoughout the entire movie. Now, some may say that only the first 3/4 were really scary, compared to the last quarter. Whether this is true or not is up to the viewer. However, what I prefer to keep in mind is that this film aims to not only scare, but also tell an interesting story. An interesting story incorporates much more than a few cheap thrills - it may have action and drama thrown into the mix as well. Insidious manages to provide an excellent mix of fear, action, and even comedy.
I recommend this film to horror buffs looking for a truly scary movie. If you can't handle too much excitement and horrow in your life, then stay far away from this film. On a scare-meter of 1-10, 10 being scariest, I would rate this film a 9/10. It is just that good of a horror film. Check out the trailer if you haven't done so already!
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