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Release Date: April 1st, 2011

DVD Release Date: July 12th, 2011

PG-13|1 hr 41 min

Plot Summary
Parents (Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne) take drastic measures when it seems their new home is haunted and their comatose son (Ty Simpkins) is possessed by a malevolent entity.

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Andrew Astor

Director: James Wan

Genres: Thriller, Horror

Production Co: Alliance, IM Global

Distributors: FilmDistrict

Keywords: Escape, Family, Son, Wife

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  • 63
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    If your idea of a fun night out is to be manipulated by freaky sound effects, jumpy edits, and point-of-view shots of ceiling fans whooshing menacingly, Insidious is the film for you. show more

  • 70
    John DeForeThe Hollywood Reporter

    Successful to a point (though seemingly unaware of the chuckles it produces in between shrieks), the movie has strong prospects with genre audiences but won't spawn a phenomenon resembling the filmmakers' previous franchise. show more

  • 60
    Michelle OrangeMovieline

    A concerted effort to make a scary movie without spilling a drop of blood, Insidious is earnest to the point of suffocation about scaring you silly. show more

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