The Insidious franchise, known for its spine-chilling scares and inventive take on the possession genre, has expanded its narrative across multiple films. Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a dedicated fan, you have two main options for watching the movies: chronological order or release order. Here’s a breakdown of each:

 

Insidious Chronological Order

To follow the story in the order events occur within the Insidious universe:

  1. Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
    • Plot: A prequel focusing on Elise Rainier before she encounters the Lambert family. The story follows Quinn Brenner, who seeks Elise’s help after being tormented by a demon.
  2. Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
    • Plot: Set before the original film, this installment explores Elise’s past and her return to her haunted childhood home to confront old demons.
  3. Insidious (2010)
    • Plot: The Lambert family faces terrifying events after their son Dalton falls into a comatose state and becomes trapped in the supernatural realm known as the Further.
  4. Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
    • Plot: Picking up where the first film left off, the Lambert family struggles with the aftermath of the haunting, as Josh’s possession creates new challenges.
  5. Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
    • Plot: The latest sequel follows Dalton as a teenager dealing with the lingering effects of the paranormal experiences from his childhood as he starts university.

Insidious Release Order

If you prefer to experience the films as they were released, the order is:

  1. Insidious (2010)
  2. Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
  3. Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
  4. Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
  5. Insidious: The Red Door (2023)

 

Whats’s right for you?

  • Chronological Order: This method allows you to follow the story as it unfolds in the Insidious timeline, giving context and background before jumping into the main events.
  • Release Order: Watching in release order keeps the original suspense and surprises, experiencing the series as audiences did when each film premiered.

Either way, both viewing methods offer a thrilling journey through the Insidious universe, filled with eerie hauntings and supernatural suspense.

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