Insidious – Köztünk járnak receives reviews as franchise returns to horror roots

The latest installment in the Insidious horror franchise, titled ‘Insidious – Köztünk járnak’, is being reviewed as a return to form for the series. Following a perceived decline in the fifth film, this new entry, directed by Jacob Chase, is noted for successfully rebuilding the tension and dark, mystical atmosphere that defined the earlier films.

The plot follows Gemma, a single mother played by Amelia Eve, who struggles with past traumas while attempting to protect her nine-year-old daughter from an otherworldly entity. The film utilizes the ‘Further’—a central concept in the franchise involving a realm of demons—to create a sense of dread.

Critics highlight the film's ability to maintain suspense without relying solely on predictable jump scares, noting that it incorporates unsettling and visceral moments that enhance the horror experience. While Leigh Whannell has served as a creative mainstay for the franchise since its 2010 inception by James Wan and Whannell, this entry marks a shift as Whannell serves only as a producer.