Sunday 17 November 2013

Film Review - Insidious 2


                        Haunted House             

Film: Insidious 2
Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne
Directed by: James Wan
Duration: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: * * *
           
After the success of Insidious (2010) directed by James Wan, a sequel was always on the cards. Meanwhile, the popularity of The Conjuring this year also elevated the status of the director who returns with Insidious - Chapter 2. 

Wan clearly has a knack for making horror films, even though the genre has become very predictable he knows how to keep the viewer engrossed. Unlike most gimmicky horror films, he doesn’t scare the viewer every ten minutes but instead, builds up the tension and suspense.

The one issue with Chapter 2 is that it has quite a few links with the first film, those who have seen it, will enjoy it best. It continues where the previous one left off with a quick flashback in the beginning. Renai (Rose Byrne) is recovering from the incident where Elise their friend was killed and her husband Josh (Patrick Wilson) is the suspect.

The strange occurrences continue in their house and she fears for her children. Meanwhile her mother in law seeks help from other sources and there in begins the journey to unravel the mystery. Sequels usually disappoint because of lackluster stories but the chances are very high that if you enjoyed the first part, the second one will not let you down. Even though the basic premise moves on expected lines, there are some nice touches from the writer and director which elevate the proceedings.
One the whole, it is an enjoyable treat for horror buffs. 

(Published in The Navhind Times on 17th Nov 2013)

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