Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
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A husband and wife must uncover the secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.
The story
In 1986, Lorraine Lambert summons demonologist Elise Rainier to help her son Josh, who is being haunted by the spirit of an old woman in a black bridal gown. While searching for paranormal phenomena in their home, Elise's arm is slashed by an unseen force. She insists that they must suppress Josh's astral projection abilities for his own safety and plant altered memories in his brain. Twenty-four years later, Josh's wife, Renai, is questioned by a detective about the death of Elise. She, Josh, and their children temporarily relocate to Lorraine's house, where the paranormal events continue, and Josh begins to hear a voice urging him to kill his family.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1986, Lorraine Lambert and demonologist Elise Rainier attempt to protect Josh from a haunting, leading to Elise's death and the suppression of Josh's memories. In the present, the family moves to Lorraine's house, where they are haunted by a woman in a white dress. Investigations reveal a connection to a serial killer named Parker Crane, known as 'The Bride in Black.' In the spirit realm known as 'The Further,' Carl and others attempt to rescue the family from a possessed Josh. They discover that Parker was a serial killer who was abused by his mother, Michelle (Mother Mortis). In the physical world, the family is attacked while Josh is possessed. In 'The Further,' the spirit of Elise helps stop the possession. The film ends with Elise's spirit encountering a mysterious figure in a hospital room, ending with her gasping 'Oh my god.'
- First release year
- 2013
- Runtime (minutes)
- 106
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- James Wan
- Writers
- Leigh Whannell · screenplay; James Wan · story; Leigh Whannell · story
- Cast and characters
- Patrick Wilson · Josh; Rose Byrne · Renai Lambert; Lin Shaye · Elise Rainier; Ty Simpkins · Dalton Lambert; Barbara Hershey · Lorraine Lambert; Garrett Ryan · young Josh; Lindsay Seim · young Elise; Steve Coulter · Carl
- Genres
- supernatural horror; horror thriller
- Themes
- spirit possession; family protection
- Tone and mood
- unsettling; eerie
- Setting
- A house and a hospital in the present day, with scenes in the spirit realm 'The Further' and a flashback to 1986.
- Premise and plot tags
- haunted house; serial killer; supernatural
- Franchise connections
- Insidious
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the atmosphere and cinematography while criticizing the dialogue and predictability.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 38% · scale: percentage · review count: 130; CinemaScore · score: B+ · scale: A+ to F
- Production trivia
- The film was originally intended for an August 30, 2013 release.; The film's title was chosen because it is a direct continuation of the first installment.
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