The consensus from my friends is that the first half of this movie is awesome, and the rest is pretty mediocre. I'll definitely give it a watch if Rose Byrne is in it though.  

my favorite movie of 2011 so far. cant wait to get it.

This is hands down one of the scariest damn movies I've ever seen. Like the strangers, it works because of the simplicity. It's not torture porn, not gratuitous, simple enough plot. It truly scared the hell out of me, that's all I expect from a horror film. Sure the second half isn't as good but it's still solid. I would love to see it again but don't know if I can even stomach it again. I never really have been that scared by a horror film before, most modern horror is just by the books. Some of the images in this film really stay with u and it's not always by choice. LOL

Nice cover art too

I thought it was ok.

It's definitely creepy in parts, but at the same time, it's one of those movies were the soundtrack up at full volume is both unsettling and annoying.

hogaburger wrote: The consensus from my friends is that the first half of this movie is awesome, and the rest is pretty mediocre. I'll definitely give it a watch if Rose Byrne is in it though.  

Exact same thing I've heard from many people who have seen it. I can't wait to give it a watch, about to add it to my queue.

i DEFINITELY think the 1st half is freaking AWESOME but once the reveal/explanation is shown and we venture into said reveal/explanation world it becomes kinda cheesy. then the last 5 minutes are AMAZING again! LOL. overall a VERY good movie and worth watching. some things i really didn't like though (the Freddy Kruger look-alike, the lame, not scary 1950's ghost family, the gas mask was STUPID and unintentionally hilarious, the terribly not funny but trying to be Leigh Whannell and bearded guy assistants, and some ridiculous behavior/actions from the parents. if there's a bloody adult sized hand print on the bed spread of your child wouldn't you take your kids out on the front porch while waiting for your husband to come home and NOT leave them inside the house to fend for themselves while YOU alone wait outside?!!!! LOL).

and this is NOT the "Most Terrifying Film Since THE EXORCIST". that reviewer should watch more movies. try THE CHANGELING, THE SHINING, etc. etc etc.

I saw this in the loudest theater near me (to the point where I had to step out because my ears were hurting) and this movie f**kin terrified me. I can't wait to buy it day one.

HugFan wrote: Are people who like scary movies supposed to ENJOY being scared? Because I love horror movies, but I don't like the feeling of not being able to fall asleep for three nights after seeing a movie like I had with Insidious.

Haha, I totally see what you're saying. After seeing "The Blair Witch Project", I seriously could not sleep the same night. And when I thought about it, it made it that much worse.

I envy anybody who can get that scared by a movie. I genuinely love getting the creeps. Its a rush, but it very rarely happens to me with modern horror movies. I think [REC] was the last one that came close.

I love getting scared, but it rarely happens. Insidious is one of the scarier movies I've seen. Had a great time watching this. Can't wait for "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from the same studio.

Phil92 wrote: hogaburger wrote: The consensus from my friends is that the first half of this movie is awesome, and the rest is pretty mediocre. I'll definitely give it a watch if Rose Byrne is in it though.  

The consensus is correct. The last 20 minutes are ridiculous.

I agree with this assessment.  There were some inventive scares, but it devolved quickly in the third act.  If you want to see Drag Me to Hell via the makers of Saw, this is your ticket.

i honestly didn't think twice about this movie.  it didn't seem to stick around theatres for too long.  but after so many glowing reviews from members here...i will definitely be checking this one out...maybe even a blind buy.  

so i found a theatre this was still playing in...and i guess it must've been the build up...but i left the theatre very underwhelmed.  i never jumped.  there were some cool images...but that was it.  

Spoiler Darth Maul isn't scary...Darth Maul is cool.  Darth Maul meets Freddy Krueger is that much cooler.

i renege on my blind buy.  i may be alone on this...but i also think i'm alone on thinking that the paranormal movies have been some of the most scary movies recently made.    

This movie is hardly "terrible". Not even close. I thought it was one of the scariest films I've ever seen And extremely well made. I'd like to hear what horror movies you think are great.