The Insidious series seemed to have never intended to stop.Not only is there a new spin-off movie starring Mandy Moore and Kummel Nanjiani, there is also a sequel in preparation for the sequel in the slashfilm.com/1300747/insidious-universe-expands-new-spin-off-starring-mandy-moore-kumail-nanjiani.The latest work "Landing: Red Door" also achieved remarkable box office results in 2023.It is not only one of the most popular horror movies of the year, but also proves that this series still retains amazing vitality.
Although not every work is flawless, most films still successfully bring the audience into a world full of weirdness, which is terrifying.Since the first film "Luxing" directed by James Win in 2011, this series has firmly grasped the hearts of the audience.Now, years have passed, and we are still waiting for the next one with anticipation.So, why not let us review the entire series together and rank these works - from the worst to the best, walk into the unfathomable "other side" and be careful of those sudden frights.
The Lurking series did something quite interesting: it created a character that made her die, but brought her back to the screen again and again.This character is Elias Reiner (Lin Shaye), a psychic who can communicate with the deceased.However, the problem is that Elis is more suitable to appear as a supporting role; once she becomes the protagonist, her charm will be greatly reduced.
This is particularly evident in Insidious: The Last Key—the most failed episode in the entire series.As a prequel to Elise, the film attempts to reveal her childhood shadow and her family’s haunted past.Unfortunately, it lacks a horror atmosphere and has no novelty.It's not so much a horror movie as a long memoir.If you are a big fan of the series, you may be able to watch it, otherwise you can completely skip it.
The success of the first "Luxing" naturally gave birth to a sequel, but unfortunately, "Luxing 2" did not continue the glory of the previous work.Director James Win made a fatal mistake in this sequel: He explained too much.
The mysterious elements in the first part are disassembled one by one in this part, but they end up appearing mediocre and boring.The originally disturbing sense of unknowns was replaced by a cold setting, which even weakened the magic of the previous work.Although this is not the best performance of James Win, the film still has many highlights: Patrick Wilson plays a possessed character in the film, and his performance is extremely tense and impressive.
If there is anything special about "Luxing: Red Door", it is that it returns to its original starting point.As a true “inheritance work,” it once again focuses on the Lambert family—the father and son who have experienced terrible supernatural events in the first two.
With the help of hypnosis, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and his son Delton (Ty Simpkins) have forgotten the horrifying memories of the past.However, when the dark power of the "other shore" comes again, they have to face those forgotten nightmares.
This is also the first time Patrick Wilson has been directed.Surprisingly, his outstanding performance in camera language and emotional expression not only brought solid thriller scenes, but also gave the film a strong emotional impact.This is a true return work.
After experiencing the mistakes of "Luxing 2", the series completed a successful restart through "Luxing 3".This time, the story no longer revolves around the Lambert family, but turns to a completely new group of characters.
As a prequel, "Luxing 3" cleverly pulls the timeline back to the first and second parts, allowing Elias to "resurrect" and help a girl who is bedridden in a car accident (played by Stefanie Scott) fight against evil spirits.Screenwriter and director Leigh Warnell showed excellent terrifying narrative skills here, avoiding the disadvantages of over-explanation in the second part, and regaining the terrifying sense of unknowns.
This is exactly what the "Luxing" series should look like.
To this day, the first "Louching" is still the pinnacle of the entire series.Director James Mid Screenwriter Leigh Warnell teamed up to create a horror masterpiece that combines classic and innovative, inspired partly from "Poltergeist".
The film tells the story of a family suffering from supernatural intrusion.It not only has many creepy moments, but also shows unique wisdom in the narrative structure.For example, when strange things happen frequently at home, the family did not stick to their homes like the protagonists of other horror movies, but moved decisively - this realistic reaction is refreshing.
It's a pity that their fear has not ended.It turned out that what was really "being possessed" was not the house, but the little boy Delton who was in a coma.Although "Luxing 2" slightly undermines the mystery of the film, if you watch the first one alone, it is still a classic that can stand the test of time.
Now...don't look back, what's behind you?
