Insidious: Chapter 3

About Insidious: Chapter 3

Insidious: Chapter 3, released in 2015, is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell, which stands as a prequel to the previous two films. The story revolves around a teenage girl, Quinn who gates a window into the afterlife after trying to connect with her deceased mother and it's up to psychic Elise Rainier to close this unholy doorway before evil entities cross over into the human realm.

Making / Production

Insidious: Chapter 3 was produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli and James Wan through their respective production companies Blumhouse Productions, Entertainment One, and Stage 6 Films. Leigh Whannell, who had previously written the first two Insidious movies, made his directorial debut with this third installment.

Actors

• Stefanie Scott as Quinn Brenner: A high school senior who unwittingly makes contact with the malevolent entity. Scott's performance is intense and nerve-wracking.
• Dermot Mulroney as Sean Brenner: Quinn's father who is skeptically drawn into the spectral events, played by Mulroney with a mix of apprehension and determination.
• Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier: The psychic who comes out of retirement to aid Quinn, Shaye effortlessly embodies the role of Elise, bringing a sense of quiet strength to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film is a prequel to the first two films.
• Leigh Whannell, who wrote the first two Insidious films and directed this one, also stars in the movie as the character Specs.
• Despite being the third film in the franchise, this was the first one to be directed by Leigh Whannell.

Awards

Although Insidious: Chapter 3 wasn't officially nominated for any awards, it cultivated a significant fan base and was well-received by critics for its distinct style and storytelling skills.

Quotes

• "There's no such thing as a happy ghost."- Elise
• "We're going to call someone in. Someone who can help."-Sean
• "If you call out to one of the dead, all of them can hear you."- Elise

Music, Soundtrack

• Most of the film’s haunting score was composed by Joseph Bishara who also composed the music for the previous two films in the series.
• Besides the score, the film also includes “Through the Dark” by Alexi Murdoch and “Waiting for You” by Alan Ett.