Insidious Movies: Story Timeline
Experience the complete Insidious universe in chronological order, beginning with psychic investigator Elise Rainier's earlier cases before witnessing the Lambert family's initial encounter with The Further. This order reveals the supernatural mythology in sequence, starting with Elise's personal history and previous battles against malevolent spirits.
This chronological approach works best for rewatches or viewers who want to follow the interconnected supernatural lore as it unfolds through time. You'll see how Elise's past experiences prepared her for the Lambert family's unique connection to The Further, creating a more cohesive understanding of the franchise's overarching mythology.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Insidious: Chapter 3
A teenage girl and her family face supernatural terror as they encounter the dark mysteries of 'The Further,' a sinister otherworldly realm.
Insidious: The Last Key
Parapsychologist Elise Rainier investigates a haunting in Five Keys, New Mexico, only to discover the case involves her own childhood home and dark family secrets.
Insidious
When a family's young son falls into a mysterious coma, they discover their home is haunted by malevolent spirits seeking to possess him. They must venture into a supernatural realm called "The Further" to save their child's soul.
Insidious: Chapter 2
The Lambert family continues to battle supernatural forces as they investigate a dark childhood secret that keeps them tethered to the dangerous spirit world.
Insidious: The Red Door
Josh Lambert and his college-aged son Dalton must venture deeper into The Further than ever before to confront their family's dark past and face new supernatural terrors lurking behind a mysterious red door.
Other Film Series
Candyman
A horror franchise centered on the vengeful spirit of Candyman, exploring urban legends and supernatural terror across different timelines and locations.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Prom Night
A horror franchise that blends slasher and supernatural elements around the prom night setting, featuring mostly standalone films with one connected supernatural subseries.
Romero's Living Dead
George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie saga, featuring classic horror films and several reboots.
The Amityville Horror
A sprawling horror franchise centered on a haunted house and the cursed objects that spread its evil influence.
X Horror Series
Ti West's acclaimed horror trilogy following the intertwined fates of Maxine and Pearl across generations, blending slasher thrills with character-driven storytelling and period-specific atmosphere.