Insidious: The Red Door Blu-ray Review
“Insidious: The Red Door” lacks surprises.
In the fifth installment of the Insidious franchise, the story returns its focus back to the Lambert family. To say the family is in a dark place is an understatement. Josh and Renai have divorced, Josh’s mother has passed away, Josh learns the truth about his own father, and Josh’s relationship with his son Dalton is fractured. Matters only worsen when a college attending Dalton ends up venturing into the Further where he encounters the Lipstick Face Demon (as he is known).
After a 5 year break, the Insidious series returns with a new installment titled “Insidious: The Red Door.” Despite being a financial success (it’s actually the biggest installment in the entire series), ‘The Red Door’ feels like a missed opportunity.
Family trauma is certainly a subject that is ripe for exploration in any film genre, but it’s been overdone to the max in horror films as of late. ‘The Red Door’ is the latest to delve into this psychological territory in a not so subtle fashion as the family attempts to heal from past wounds. You can see where this father-son story is headed a mile away which puts a damper on the scare factor.
On the subject of the scares, the entire movie feels like one big tease. It’s all leading to The Further, but we don’t spend enough time there. Worse still, writer Scott Teems doesn’t explore the Further or the Lipstick Face Demon enough. You’re left wanting more especially now that we’re 5 movies into this series (although more are likely to come down the line).
On the plus side, the performances are solid here. Patrick Wilson (who also does a notable job stepping behind the camera in his directorial debut) seems to relish playing Josh again. It’s crazy to think that Ty Simpkins has been playing the role of Dalton since he was a young child 12 years ago, but it’s fascinating to see the actor evolve with the role. This time around he’s the lead and he digs into new layers of the character. Sadly, Rose Byrne isn’t in the movie much as Renai, but she does have a few key scenes.
Video/Audio:
Presentation: 2.39:1 1080p. How does it look? Viewers can expect a pristine print of the horror film.
Audio Track: 5.1 DTS-HD MA. How does it sound? This is among the best tracks I have heard this year. It’s a completely dynamic track that will really make you feel like you are in the Further yourself.
Extras:
* Digital copy
* Sony trailers
* “The Family: Past, Present, Further”- A brief discussion between Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins about the franchise and this new installment.
* “A Possessed Director” centers around Patrick Wilson taking on directorial duties.
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