Filmmaker reacts to Insidious (2010) for the FIRST TIME! 

I hope you continue to do reactions to horror films still occasionally, Its my favorite genre and you're like my favorite reactor. I love this film, and I loved your reaction!

Insidious is one of the few films that really needs to be seen back to back with its sequel; they dovetail into one another and tell a story that wholly intertwines the two of them to the point where they're two parts to a single, almost 4 hour story.

8:43 literally my favorite jump scare of all time. The music sting doesn't kick in until the millisecond that you notice the demon in the window. It's just flawless lmao

The concepts of astral projection aren't really covered in a whole lot of movies and I love the way it is portrayed here.

I am SO happy you did this. My favorite horror film to date.

I like how part 2 delves further into storytelling. Great filmmaking techniques for this type of film.

I love the 'Ok, weird shit is happening, let's move out' thing. Happens in no movie, even though it's the most logical thing to do

Insidious was pretty much my first real horror movie that I went to watch in the theater, I was a big scaredy cat. When the credits were rolling I got the creeping feeling that the music was getting louder as I walked out of the theater, I got a real sense that something stuck with me after I left. I watched a lot of classic horror movies afterward and just none of them had the teeth that this movie does. This is one of the few movies that truly got me to my bones.

James Wan and Leigh Whannell are an amazing team! Their directing and writing styles seamlessly intertwine to create absolutely stunning and impactful horror films!

Okay this was a stellar reaction, please do the rest of the paranormal series! It’s like a filmmakers playground especially for reactions. They do so well with exceeding the original in different ways.

Oh man, no spoilers, but these movies have deep layers embedded in each other in building the whole story. Highly recommend checking out the others

The black-and-white slo mo replays of you freaking are...GOLD!

The second one is a direct continuation so you should definitely watch it while this one is fresh in your mind. They definitely need to be watched as a pair in my opinion, but all of the following insidious movies are also very good for expanding on the world and Elise' story as well. She's such an interesting character

This is one of my favorite horror films. James Wan really has an eye for this type of genre.

"You better scaddadle or start throwing hands..!" @12:44 Hell yes, irl catch me outside ghost, we goin to the mat

"Bro, you better get back up. You better throw these chicken and biscuits combos." 🤣🤣 That was hilarious. On the real though, after watching this movie I had a nightmare. Astral projection is scary and this movie did it wonderfullly.

love the your perspective on things through a filmmakers eyes! really appreciate film and cinema

If you want to watch another horror (which I think you should) you should really watch The Ritual. It’s got probably the most tension I’ve seen in a horror movie and cinematically it’s great

I gain from all your reactions in different ways, bro. Love the channel and the community you've created. Keep it up 💙

JUMPSCARES...does this film do them justice? Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great weekend!

Awesome. Love James v. Cinemas videos! Always has great takes on camera work and the vibes of the films.

This movie scared the shit out of me when it came out. To this day, it is on par with the best of them. Great reaction!

So happy to see you react to this one. Insidious is such a special and interesting film!

One of my favorite films with such a unique story. And I love that violin every time it spikes up.

Was a blast watching this! One of my favorite videos from you for sure haha. Can't wait to see you eventually check out the 2nd!

This was the first movie I ever snuck in the theater to see. I was TERRIFIED! Also the movie that really got me into horror, it was such a great time!

Watching this in 2022 as well, and wow, the violin is so LOUD

Still one of my favourite creature designs.

That line about you loving movies that make you feel that someone is watching over your shoulder made me laugh, knowing the scene later on. 🤣 I write this before you're that far into the film, and I'm anticipating your reaction.

Insidious 2! It is a direct sequel to this film, dovetailed perfectly, with the same characters! Marvelous.

This is an extremely well done film. And Insidious 2 is going to blow your mind with some of the things it's going to do. Oh it is insidiously clever.

That demon face behind the dad's face scared the absolute shit out of me, one of the best freaky jump scares in any movie ever.

You gotta watch Part 2 while this is still fresh in your mind. You’ll love it!

Insidious 2, gives more lore to the same storyline of the first one and it’s a must watch. Especially from a filmmaker’s pov!!

Whoever's idea it was to put the 'scare' out of focus behind the father was brilliant. The tension is amped, your eyes are immediately drawn to the first thing in the scene which is Josh, and then the music and the hiss and the jump scare and EVERYONE nearly shits themselves. It's not one of my favorite horror series, but this is one of my favorite jump scares. Right up there with the lawn mower in Sinister ( which is, imho, the best ).

What’s crazy is that James Wan, the guy who made The Conjuring and its sequel also made this movie and its sequel, and he also made the first Saw movie. So he is responsible for creating three horror franchises. The guy is a genius.

"Was it Darth Maul" When I tell you I died 🤣 Loved your reaction as always! 💛

That jumpscare with lipstick face is in my opinion the perfect jumpscare.

This is exactly what I love to see in horror films. No matter how cheesy some elements came out to be, the fact that they did it to try and showcase how unnatural these things are and try to make it feel powerful was fantastic. It really helps build up the demon and the world of astral projection.

The new film Smile was described as "Jump Scare the Movie".

I saw this in theater during a thunderstorm. I can't remember when, but during a tense part of the movie the power went out and EVERYONE freaked out! Lol. It was beyond perfect timing. I'm not a horror fan by any means, but I actually liked this movie.....up until the gas mask part and I was like....oooooook that just LOOKS ridiculous and took me completely out of it Edit: the crib scare.....THAT got everyone in the theater lol. And it's SO GOOD

Omg! You did it! You watched it! :D thanks man! I was looking for to this! First of all: kudos! You caught the hidden gems and nuggets! (Like the kid ghost hiding near the coat rack. Most people miss that) Secondly, my experience? I appreciated the slow build. Where you don't immediately get full on ghosts or demons, but sounds. thumping, walking, tapping. And it builds up and gets gradually worse. I also liked it was the son, Dalton, and not the house that got haunted. Because that led into this whole different world with extra lore behind it. And I like how they added to these hauntings with slight winks to paranormal investigators. The whole gass mask thing during the seance really appealed to my imagination. When I first watched it, back in the day, I was impressed with something that seems trivial now: hauntings happening during daylight/daytime. Because the stereotypical thing is that it only happens at night. Here the "Tiny Tim"-song really took on a life of its own. And, arguably, the Old Lady spirit is scarier than the Darth Maul demon. Imo. There's just a lot of layers in it for a horror/thriller movie. Layers that even make it rewatchable to see if you missed anything :D (there's more details about my personal experience while watching it at the cinema and with friends at 3 AM at night. ;) but I won't bore you with that)

This movie is the king of jump scares. The good jump scares not the fake jump scares. So I mean this at thr highest compliment

Just some fun facts for you on this one, written by leigh wanell who is also in the movie as the elise investigator with glasses. Directed by James wan the two have worked together multiple times to create masterpieces including the saw franchise which we see here in the scene where josh tells his wife he's working late, jigsaw can be seen in the chalk board behind him. Also Joseph Bashira scores the music for the movies and also plays the lipstick faced demon

Ahh I loved loved loved this reaction! I can't wait for you to hopefully react to the second one too🤞🏻🤞🏻

your videos are so comforting 😅 also can i just say i love your glasses? they look great

Loving the new look my G. Keep smashing it

Hey bro I just wanna say you’re one of the chillest channels that I’ve seen in a good minute. It’s nice to sit back, relax, and roll a blunt, and just have a good time watching your reactions.

This is a top tier horror movie. Can’t speak much for the sequels but this one always stuck with me.

Oh yes, 10 mins in, you GOTTAAAAAA see Insidious Chapter 2.

This is the only movie that genuinely gave me jump scares & I still find it so scary 😅 the dialogue gives me chills too!!!

This was one of the first ever horror films I saw as a young teenager, and it honestly kind of spoiled me on my expectations for jumpscares. After seeing this movie, I don't think there's ever been another that's made me physically jump the same way. Props to the filmmakers, but also damn....

The ghost hunter guy with glasses is in the first Saw movie the guy trapped with the other blonde guy. Also directed by James Wan

I'm happy to see you do this one. I love James Wan and I think his jump scares are earned unlike a lot of directors.

I saw in the movie theater and I was the only person who jumped when the mom was going towards the kitchen and you saw the back of the child. While everyone else in the audience was following the mom room to room. James Wan is a master of his craft. In this Insidious universe, Barbara Hershey, Josh mom, the movie "The Entity" is part of it.

Hey, you’re reactions are amazing! I’m new and you’ve never failed to make me laugh. This reaction was top notch, sir🤌 I would like to suggest Midsommar. Disturbing is an understatement. Also for a good laugh, 2001’s Evolution is hysterical❤️

Love this movie and loved the reaction!! BTW whats that outro song u use? Every time I watch your videos I stay and listen to the outro cuz its so good haha

This quadrilogy is the bst of his genre. Period!!

This was a reaction for the ages. So glad to see you having such a good time with Insidious!

The absolute scariest part of this movie to me in theaters was when the little brother asked to switch rooms because he doesn't like when Daulton walks around at night.... i was like .............FUCK 😳😂

One thing that I like about this film is that traditionally in a film like this it would be the mother venturing out into the Further to find her child. I like that this subverts that a bit by having it be the father.

I saw this in theaters with my friends freshman year of high school , like you said Wan’s way of making it feel very cinematic hit even better in theaters, one of the best movie going experiences I’ve had

James Wan and the investigator ‘Specs’ (Leigh Whannell), use to be room mates at University. The co wrote the Saw Movies and started young at what they do. Leigh was in the first Saw movie chained up in the run down bathroom… so he is in the Insidious movies too. Brilliant stuff from both of them.

The sound design and those shrieking violins really puts this movie over the top.

“you know why I’d throw hands? because he looks human,” lmaooo demon mistake right there 😂

1 and 2 are the ones directed by James wan and they are my all time favs🤘🏽

YES, this is one of my fav horror films to watch when I'm bored. Also love your reactions

its one of the best sound designs in a film ever

10:36. "Goddamm!!!" Been a while since I heard that! Hilarious. 😂

Horror is my favorite genre of movies and it would be awesome if you did them more often!!!! You’re my favorite reactor and as a fellow film geek, it’s always a pleasure

i really really like this movie and i appreciate the original story behind it all. the candle lady is my enemy, she haunts my dreams since i first watched it in 2013.

Insidious Chapter 2 is also really good!

08:44 What a big jumpscare 10:34 What a big jumpscare2 12:07 What a big jumpscare3 18:04 What a big jumpscare4

This is one of the most underrated horror movies of recent memory. The color scheme is brilliant, the tension is palpable, and the characters are a wonderful blend of campy and lovable.

Become angry doesn't help you at all against a Ghost. Angry become them more Powerfull You only have to pray ✝️

"Itachi, let me out" bruh that was hilarious The demon kinda looks like a sharingan too haha

I still remember seeing advertising for this movie when I was very young and it always showed the jumpscare at the dining room table and when I first watched it I was so paranoid of that moment and I ended up peeking at the screen at that moment and it still scared me knowing it was coming.

People always talk about The Conjuring but this to me is so much creepier and entertaining.

Lol I know it’s the end of Halloween but dang 😅 I love your reactions!! Would be so amazing if u continued with Insideous 2. 🙏💯😊

The child ghost facing the wall in her laundry room still scares the 💩outta me.

this film is a good example of how to properly do jumpscares and not rely on them too much of course it still has the big sound/music cue playing most of the time but they are supported by the effective visuals not bashing on the film but Sinister is another modern horror film that tried and failed that kind of jumpscare tactic

What I love about James wan's horror films is that they are cinematic but they also feel like they're given the love and budget as current superhero movies. The amount of lore and world building in them has you looking at frames to find hidden scares the way superhero movies treat Easter eggs.

i dont really get creeped out by horrors at all or anything like rarely rarely jump but i will say tiny tims song is always gonna be embedded into my brain as pure fucking creepy

Hey bro. I've kinda seen all the major (and minor) emotionally terrifying and gripping spookies but this one, this one scared me SO BAD I made my ex stick around longer than I wanted. I can't lie it almost made me lose my popcorn and soda 👍💯 PS the lights stayed on that night lol. And thanks for the upload 😘

19:40 G-checked that demon so hard he flew into the abyss, like he was on the door with a guest list and had the audacity to name check him

My favorite horror movie! Love this one so much. And I am definitely enjoying your jumps during the jumpscares! LOL

"Was that Darth Maul!?". Sure looks like he was inspired by him and I wouldnt want to run into him. Peace! Star Wars Fan out!

Insidious Chapter 2!!! Worth finishing the sequel.

My top 10 favorite horror movies of all time 1. The Conjuring (2013) 2. The Black Phone (2022) 3. Insidious (2010) 4. Hereditary (2018) 5. The Exorcist (1973) 6. The Omen(1976) 7. Halloween (1978) 8. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) 9. Candyman (1992) 10. Scream(1996)

Sinister is a must watch!

"This is what I wanted, I've been craving to get my hands on you, dog" Interesting choice of words

Next Halloween season you should do Phantoms staring Ben Affleck. It has a real Silent Hill vibe, which also is a great movie by the way.

Anyone else think rose burn is absolutely banging

This was one of the first movies to scare me, the demonic possession stuff is what messes with me rather than the demented human slashers. I watched a bunch of movies like that and realized Insidious isn't really.. that great at the possession stuff? It's mostly jump scares and then every Insidious movie after this is way more interested in stories. The one that really got me was Exorcism of Emily Rose, if you haven't watched it, I suggest you do. Still has me leaving the light on to this day and I've seen it like 10 times lmao

If you've never seen it before you should check out Lake Mungo. Another ghost/haunting movie. I guess kind of slow, but VERY creepy

I remember in college our acting and theatre tutor has us do exercises where we had to try and almost leave our bodies so we could look down at ourselves while performing the scene not astrol projection really but stayed with me

I feel like one really cool continuity was that you recently reacted to Suspiria and Dario Argento was practically famous for using RED in his films. And here ya are James watching Insidious that used red just as cinematically. But yeah James, as always love your reaction....and obviously ya gotta do Insidious Chapter 2 next 😈😎🤓👍👍

This film got caught up in the 'cattle prod' jump scare movement of horror but I feel incideous was where that movement landed on, perfected if you like and honed. Maybe I just enjoyed it I don't know but the story is strong and holds up today.

Haunting of Hill House is the scariest/ best show ever, I feel like you would pick up on so many things very quickly. One episode in and you’ll love it !

I know others said it but I’ll reiterate it: you should react to Part 2 as it is a direct continuation of this one. They’re basically one long film.