Leigh Whannell

‘Insidious: The Red Door’ keeps character focus, forgets the scares

Credit “Insidious: The Red Door” for getting the casting right: Ty Simpkins, a child actor in “Insidious” (2011) and “Insidious: Chapter 2” (2013), returns as

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‘The Last Key’ (2018) the best of the first four ‘Insidiouses’

Usually horror sagas get gradually worse, more phoned-in, more amateurish, as they go along. The “Insidious” films are a notable exception through the first four

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‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ (2015) turns focus to Lin Shaye’s Elise

The “Insidious” series can be seen as a classier, slicker version of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series. A person falls asleep and gains access

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‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ (2013) pads out possession story

After director James Wan helped usher an old-school/new-school horror mix into the mainstream with 2011’s “Insidious” – set in modern times but with sound and

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‘Invisible Man’ is more about increasingly visible woman

Leigh Whannell was a writer before he was a director, but “The Invisible Man” shows off his directorial skills more than his screenplay-penning talent. This

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Leigh Whannell’s film an ‘Upgrade’ over most summer sci-fi fare (Movie review)

Writer-director Leigh Whannell’s “Upgrade” – now available for streaming – blends sci-fi elements we’ve seen before into a fresh yarn that’s gripping as a thrill

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‘Upgrade’ reviews

Michael’s “Upgrade” review, June 1, 2018 John’s “Upgrade” review, Sept. 4, 2018

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With sci-fi twists and smart writing, revenge flick ‘Upgrade’ lives up to its name (Movie review)

It’s a damned shame “Upgrade” is going to fail at the box office. While built from standard sci-fi action parts, it really is something of

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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ continues franchise tradition of emotionally resonant horror

There has always been a sense in the “Insidious” movies that they are about more than the scares. In each of the films the audience

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‘Insidious’ sneaks up on you with its scares

“Insidious,” which has scared up the best business of any horror movie this year, is made by people who still love the genre. Although it comes

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