The Insidious Franchise's Descent into Boredom The horror genre has long been plagued by franchises that refuse to die.
James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious franchise is a prime example, with its sixth installment, Out of the Further, serving as a grim reminder that even the most promising ideas can be drained of their lifeblood through relentless iteration.
When Insidious first emerged in 2010, it brought a breath of fresh air to the horror landscape. Wan and Whannell's gritty realism and gonzo energy drew on influences from 80s classics like Poltergeist and Ghostbusters.