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bayzaJan 5, 2018

It's not as good as the first two parts, but the first two parts are a masterpiece. However it is still better than the third part. I think it will be one of the best horrors this year. In the context of current horror production, it is anIt's not as good as the first two parts, but the first two parts are a masterpiece. However it is still better than the third part. I think it will be one of the best horrors this year. In the context of current horror production, it is an above-average work. If you want to enjoy the movie, you will enjoy it. If you look for subjective mistakes and compare with the first part, you will write unnecessarily negative ratings. I like Insidious series and I left the cinema satisfied.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerSep 17, 2018

The absence of either James Wan or Leigh Whannell at the helm can be felt. Both still remain connected to their hit horror series with writer and producer credits, but this time the directorial duties have been taken up by Adam Robitel. Who,The absence of either James Wan or Leigh Whannell at the helm can be felt. Both still remain connected to their hit horror series with writer and producer credits, but this time the directorial duties have been taken up by Adam Robitel. Who, despite having made a well-received horror debut back in 2014 with The Taking of Deborah Logan, makes some very rookie mistakes.

For one thing the lighting is too bright. It robs the creepy new antagonist of terror and prevents Robitel from being able to achieve the same tense atmosphere as his predecessors. Whatever unsettling little flourishes there could have been from the main demon such as the scenes that make eerily playful use of it's freakish hands are ineffective as it looks too much like someone in a rubber suit.

Insidious fans need not worry too much though as some of the series' greatest strengths are still intact. Such as it's silly sense of humor, strong lore, and likable characters. The character of Elise might just be one of the best things Wan and Whannell have ever created. Of course this is largely due to Lin Shaye's performance which is a mixture of selfless bravery and inner struggle. The story dives into her tragic backstory and has a strong emotional component as a result as well as a few cheesy sweet/touching moments. Because of this I was able to enjoy the movie even though the horror side of things was sometimes sorely lacking.

Being that this is a prequel story there really isn't any tension. We already know everyone is going to be okay. Instead The Last Key's appeal comes from how it further fleshes out one of, if not the, best protagonists in modern horror. Even if it comes at the expense of the antagonist who we never get to really understand. I'm definitely ready for the Insidious series to pick up where Chapter 2 left off, but this was a decent way to hold me over until it's finally decided where the franchise will go next.

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joxtraexJan 6, 2018

While i won't say the movie is the best in the series, I do have to give it praise for being above average. The story was well told and was enticing and kept me watching to see what happens next. The movie was a mixed bag of some comedicWhile i won't say the movie is the best in the series, I do have to give it praise for being above average. The story was well told and was enticing and kept me watching to see what happens next. The movie was a mixed bag of some comedic moments and some nail-biting moments. Overall the movie was worth going to see but felt more like a filler than an actual movie and that filler was to tell the story of elise which we didn't have before. One thing notable is how it connects to the other movies and with that I can't wait for the next one. I would say go watch it!… Expand

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hkdestinyJan 5, 2018

Love it!!!!!! Elise is back in her role once again!!!!! And she is the heart of this film which is why I truly can say this is AN AMAZING HORROR FILM!!! How many 74 year olds do u see taking charge of a franchise??? And this is a horrorLove it!!!!!! Elise is back in her role once again!!!!! And she is the heart of this film which is why I truly can say this is AN AMAZING HORROR FILM!!! How many 74 year olds do u see taking charge of a franchise??? And this is a horror franchise which is just brilliant! Excellent story and acting especially the second half of this film!!!! Go watch it!!… Expand

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TryASummersaultFeb 5, 2018

3.7/5 I really don't understand the low ratings and negative reviews for this. It's easily the best entry since the original and showcases the best performance from Lin Shaye, as well as the most hauntingly powerful demonic entity in3.7/5 I really don't understand the low ratings and negative reviews for this. It's easily the best entry since the original and showcases the best performance from Lin Shaye, as well as the most hauntingly powerful demonic entity in "Keyface" perhaps of the whole franchise. Sure there are some horror cliches left and right, but they work and the story does too in developing a background for Elise's character and how her career came to be. I actually appreciated the bizarre twist midway through and thought it added an even more sinister aspect to the already dark subject matter. Some of the attempt at comic relief were miserable i will say, but it could have been worse. The jump scares were thoroughly enjoyable and once again the make up and performance of Javier Botet as Keyface was flawless though some was cgi. Regardless a very good entry into a solid horror franchise that apparently people despise for no reason now. If they come out with more films, i would definitely go see them and i advise anyone that enjoys effective horror to do so as well.… Expand

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GinaKJan 8, 2018

My score for this film is for fans like my family only. Favorite cast members returned and were as excellent as always, especially Lin Shaye who is really wonderful as Dr. Elise Rainier. The film was atmospheric, but unfortunately continuityMy score for this film is for fans like my family only. Favorite cast members returned and were as excellent as always, especially Lin Shaye who is really wonderful as Dr. Elise Rainier. The film was atmospheric, but unfortunately continuity was not very good and there were plenty of plot holes. The biggest one was the prison mentioned at the beginning (Dr. Rainier’s wicked father was a prison guard), and the many dangerous murderers and electrocutions that were hinted at just disappeared. Instead Dr. R’s brother and his daughters turned up for an Insidious-style family reunion. If you are unfamiliar with this series, this film is not the best place to start.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJun 25, 2023

So far there is still none that can have the magic of the first Insidious, and none that can have the most engaging story than The Lambert's Family, Chapter 3 didn't work for me, but The Last Key have enough terror elements from EliseSo far there is still none that can have the magic of the first Insidious, and none that can have the most engaging story than The Lambert's Family, Chapter 3 didn't work for me, but The Last Key have enough terror elements from Elise backstory, her family especially her evil father was just terrifying and menacing enough, Lin Shaye carrying the whole movie again in the most terrifying way possible, Leigh Wannell and Angus Sampson fills the light entertaining stuff once again, always works, the Ted Garza things was interesting, and the most importantly there is not a lot of stupid build up/jumpscare stuff in it like Chapter 3, while the movie was anti-climatics, and the movie also already loses the originals magic since the second one, The Last Key was definitely way better than Chapter 3, and the story was overall engaging enough, and it's scary in a way that is not stupid and cheap, and the characters are well written, Insidious: The Last Key is a rare good 4th installment movie in a horror franchise.… Expand

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kylerhudsonMar 29, 2018

While the writing is not as strong as the first movie, Lin Shaye continues to be amazing. With 5-star production and special effects, and several legitimately startling scares, it does not disappoint as a 'good' movie. Not great, butWhile the writing is not as strong as the first movie, Lin Shaye continues to be amazing. With 5-star production and special effects, and several legitimately startling scares, it does not disappoint as a 'good' movie. Not great, but certainly not deserving of a bad review. People giving it these types of scores need to see Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)... :)… Expand