INSIDIOUS

BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

In a throwback to old horror, “Insidious” dodges the cheap thrills of modern horror and delves into what disturbs audiences. Quick camera cuts, well constructed audio designs, and a chilling story are enough to cause constant spooks throughout the film. The last portion of the film, set in “another world,” I could have done without, but I appreciate the attempt at something untouched in cinema (something unique). It is not every day a film can be as groundbreaking as “Poltergeist” and “The Exorcist” and back it up. “Insidious” is light-years ahead of most modern-day horror, and it is no surprise coming from the director of the first “Saw” film.