Insidious: Chapter 3

As middling, somewhat serviceable horror fare, it delivers its own share of jump scares, but whatever visceral effect it might have had wears off the instant the credits begin to roll.

Whannell does a creditable job with the film. He's not as bold as Wan about mounting a sequence, but he's no slouch about the psychology of screen horror.

The quiet stretches actually serve their purpose here, creating a sense of intimacy with the characters as opposed to simply marking time between the shocks.

It's mostly a waiting game for the next inevitable spook to go bump in the night.

Tepid ghost story Insidious: Chapter 3 tries and fails to emphasize character-driven drama over cheap, jump-scare-intensive thrills.

What is most frustrating about this franchise is that the films are just competent enough to escape the fun-filled glades of Schlock Valley.

Much like the Saw or Paranormal Activity franchises, the stories have run out but the filmmakers cannot resist making another sequel.

The tension building was amazing.

Completely middle of the road in every conceivable way.

Insidious: Chapter 3 is a big improvement on the weak Chapter 2.