Be Reel: The Not-So-Overdue Final Chapter of a Franchise
Insidious: Chapter 4, or Insidious: The Last Key, is Blumhouse Productions’ latest
and final movie in the Insidious franchise. As the fourth and final film in the series,
it was projected to be a grand conclusion to the paranormal journey that has plagued
Elise Rainier and her loved ones for the past few decades; however, it was more of a
dragged-out, unnecessary addition to the series.
and final movie in the Insidious franchise. As the fourth and final film in the series,
it was projected to be a grand conclusion to the paranormal journey that has plagued
Elise Rainier and her loved ones for the past few decades; however, it was more of a
dragged-out, unnecessary addition to the series.
Writer Leigh Whannell’s decision to veer away from the tradition story line of portraying
Elise Rainier, played by Lin Shaye, as the heroin seemed appealing at first, but was
ultimately unnecessary in terms of improving the entertainment value of the series as
a hole. Although the movie begins with Elise deciding to take on another case,
as it progresses, it becomes clear that she is being targeted as a victim. The
unconventional twist on the story line begins almost as soon as the film begins. It
opens with a mini story that portrays Elise’s childhood, family, and struggles she faced
at home, which is the premises of the rest of the movie as she is targeted as an
adult in her childhood home.
Elise Rainier, played by Lin Shaye, as the heroin seemed appealing at first, but was
ultimately unnecessary in terms of improving the entertainment value of the series as
a hole. Although the movie begins with Elise deciding to take on another case,
as it progresses, it becomes clear that she is being targeted as a victim. The
unconventional twist on the story line begins almost as soon as the film begins. It
opens with a mini story that portrays Elise’s childhood, family, and struggles she faced
at home, which is the premises of the rest of the movie as she is targeted as an
adult in her childhood home.
Although unnecessary towards the series, the film asserts the importance of
forgiveness and resolving grudges. Underneath the scare tactics an cheesy paranormal
jokes, viewers are introduced the the significant, positive consequences associated
with closure. As Elise battles the demons (literal and theoretical) from her childhood,
her relationship with her brother is worsened, but eventually, resolved as she explained
her actions and took blame where it was appropriate. Through this, viewers are able to
empathize with Elise and are shown the positive contributions that can come with
forgiveness.
forgiveness and resolving grudges. Underneath the scare tactics an cheesy paranormal
jokes, viewers are introduced the the significant, positive consequences associated
with closure. As Elise battles the demons (literal and theoretical) from her childhood,
her relationship with her brother is worsened, but eventually, resolved as she explained
her actions and took blame where it was appropriate. Through this, viewers are able to
empathize with Elise and are shown the positive contributions that can come with
forgiveness.
Insidious: The Last Key is not the scariest horror movie nor is it the best film in the
Insidious series; however, it is a creative twist on the usual story line and evokes
sympathy with its viewers. Overall, I would recommend it for those who are interested
in watching a horror movie that isn’t the scariest, but I would not recommend it for
those looking for a true thriller.
Insidious series; however, it is a creative twist on the usual story line and evokes
sympathy with its viewers. Overall, I would recommend it for those who are interested
in watching a horror movie that isn’t the scariest, but I would not recommend it for
those looking for a true thriller.
Rating: Subjectively: Bad (not awful), Objectively: Good
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXnNXgi2-Ms
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