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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Other Film Series
Chernobyl
Feature films exploring the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its lasting impact on the exclusion zone.
David Lynch
Visionary surrealist filmmaker known for his exploration of dream logic, suburban darkness, and the mysteries lurking beneath everyday American life.
The Conjuring Universe
Supernatural horror franchise following paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren and their haunted cases.
The Howling
A werewolf horror franchise that begins with Joe Dante's cult classic but quickly devolves into a collection of largely standalone sequels with minimal continuity.
Underworld
A gothic action series following the centuries-old war between vampires and Lycans (werewolves), centered on vampire Death Dealer Selene.
V/H/S
A found footage horror anthology franchise where each film presents multiple terrifying short stories discovered on mysterious VHS tapes.