IMDb 6.1 2015 HD

Insidious: Chapter 3

Insidious: Chapter 3

2015
Horror Thriller
97 min PG-13 USA
6.285 / 10
6.1 IMDB

A twisted new tale of terror begins for a teenage girl and her family, and revealing more mysteries of the otherworldly realm, 'The Further'.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Marc Newland / Leigh Whannell / Erin Connarn / Phil DeSanti / Dan Laz Lazarovits
Starring
Stefanie Scott / Lin Shaye / Dermot Mulroney / Leigh Whannell / Angus Sampson / Steve Coulter / Hayley Kiyoko / Tom Gallop

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

creepy suspenseful scary unsettling atmospheric predictable familiar tense frightening solid decent chilling

Reviews

I
Isabelle Dubois
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A prequel that thoughtfully expands the Insidious universe, Chapter 3 centres on a compelling new protagonist and her terrifying encounters. The film effectively balances familial drama with its supernatural horror, creating a relatable foundation for the escalating scares.…

M
Marcus Thorne
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Insidious: Chapter 3 functions as a competent, if uninspired, chapter in the ongoing supernatural saga. The film attempts to deepen the mythology of 'The Further' and establish Elise Rainier's early involvement, a commendable effort. Performances are solid across…

P
Penelope Hayes
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This latest instalment in the Insidious saga proves that sometimes, going back to basics is the most effective approach. Insidious: Chapter 3 shines thanks to its focus on character and atmosphere, allowing the terror to creep in rather…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

As a prequel, Insidious: Chapter 3 attempts to re-energise the series, but struggles to escape the shadow of its predecessors. The performances, particularly from Lin Shaye, lend a gravitas that the script sometimes undermines with predictable scares. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Insidious: Chapter 3 offers a serviceable dose of supernatural dread, leaning into its prequel status to flesh out the lore of 'The Further.' Stefanie Scott and Dermot Mulroney convincingly portray a family under siege, their fear palpable. Lin…

FAQs

Insidious: Chapter 3 introduces a new family at the centre of its terrifying narrative, notably a teenage girl and her father, portrayed by Stefanie Scott and Dermot Mulroney respectively. However, it also prominently features the return of Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier, the psychic medium. This film serves as an origin story for Elise's involvement with the supernatural investigation team, bridging the gap between her past and her later work, while also focusing on the new characters' ordeal.