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Insidious: Out of the Further review roundup: effective scares, but critics feel the franchise is running on fumes

Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth film in the horror series, follows a young mother whose childhood trauma draws her towards the spirit realm, with Lin Shaye returning as Elise. Critics praised its sound design and jump scares but many felt it is too familiar.

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The story (no spoilers)

As a girl in 1999, Gemma lived through a terrible family tragedy. Two decades later, Gemma (Amelia Eve) is a single mother working as a dental hygienist and trying to give her daughter a stable life.

Then unsettling things begin to happen around her, and they seem to lead back to that night and to the Further, the dark realm of lost spirits that has haunted the Insidious films. Lin Shaye returns as the psychic Elise Rainier, with Brandon Perea and Maisie Richardson-Sellers co-starring.

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The verdict

Worth a rental for Insidious fans and anyone after a reliable jump-scare night in, now that it is available at home. If you have tired of the series, critics say this one is unlikely to change your mind.

What critics say

Positive
“Insidious: Out of the Further delivers a popcorn-rattling ride full of fun, creative scares and serviceable (if familiar) human stakes”
Tom Jorgensen, IGN
Positive
“It's paced so meticulously well that even though well-seasoned horror fans know something's going to pop out at you, it's still a great time when it happens.”
BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm
Mixed
“The Insidious films may have offered diminishing returns since the original, but Out Of The Further is a decent instalment packing some hair-raising scares.”
Becky Darke, Empire
Negative
“It all mainly serves to indicate that this is a series that has long reached the point of steadily diminishing returns.”
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

What works

  • Well-paced, creative jump scares.
  • Excellent, atmospheric sound design.
  • Lin Shaye brings heart and intensity as Elise.

What doesn't

  • Many critics felt the series is running on fumes.
  • Familiar beats and heavy explanations of its own mythology.
  • New characters that some reviewers found uninteresting.

Insidious: Out of the Further opened in cinemas on 21 August 2026 and arrived to rent or buy online on 6 October. It is the sixth Insidious film and the first directed by Jacob Chase, with Jason Blum, James Wan and Leigh Whannell among the producers.

What critics liked

The scares win most of the praise. IGN's Tom Jorgensen called it a popcorn-rattling ride full of fun, creative scares, and Slashfilm's BJ Colangelo said it is paced so well that it is still a great time even when you know a scare is coming. Several critics, including TheWrap and Variety, singled out its effective sound design, and many welcomed Lin Shaye's return.

Where it falls short

Others felt the formula is wearing thin. The Hollywood Reporter's Frank Scheck said the series has long reached the point of steadily diminishing returns, IndieWire was harsher still, and the New York Post grew tired of the mythology's lengthy explanations. Empire's Becky Darke landed in between, calling it a decent instalment with some hair-raising scares.

The performances

Amelia Eve leads as Gemma, and Lin Shaye is again the emotional anchor as Elise Rainier, the role she has played since the first film in 2010.

Should you watch?

With a 57% Tomatometer and a 68% audience score, it is a reasonable rental for fans who want reliable jolts, but not one to win over newcomers.

Lin Shaye in a black dress beside Doug Jones at the Saturn Awards
Lin Shaye, who plays Elise Rainier, with actor Doug Jones at the 53rd Saturn Awards, March 2026. Photo: Kevin Paul / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Image source

Quick answers

Is Insidious: Out of the Further worth watching?
Worth a rental for Insidious fans and anyone after a reliable jump-scare night in, now that it is available at home. If you have tired of the series, critics say this one is unlikely to change your mind.
What are the review scores for Insidious: Out of the Further?
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% (Tomatometer, 136 reviews, 18 Oct 2026). Metacritic: 47 (Metascore, 26 critic reviews, 18 Oct 2026). RT audience: 68% (Popcornmeter, 1,000+ verified ratings, 18 Oct 2026).
Where can I watch Insidious: Out of the Further?
Official options: Fandango at Home (rent and buy to keep; US) and Fandango (in cinemas; US). Availability varies by country and changes over time.
How long is Insidious: Out of the Further?
Insidious: Out of the Further runs 106 minutes (1 hr 46 min).
When was Insidious: Out of the Further released?
Insidious: Out of the Further was released on 21 August 2026 by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Who is in Insidious: Out of the Further?
It is directed by Jacob Chase and stars Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Lin Shaye, Sam Spruell and Island Austin.

Sources

This roundup summarises the reviews and reporting below. Follow the links for the full pieces.

  1. Insidious: Out of the Further Review · IGN
  2. Insidious: Out of the Further review · Slashfilm
  3. Insidious: Out Of The Further review · Empire
  4. Insidious: Out of the Further review · The Hollywood Reporter
  5. Insidious: Out of the Further · Rotten Tomatoes
  6. Insidious: Out of the Further · Metacritic
  7. Insidious: Out of the Further · Wikipedia

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