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Movie Review: Insidious, Chapter 2

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Insidious 2

A movie review? On a book blog? I know, I know. Well, it’s for the R.I.P. X challenge so it’s all good.

RIP X

I won’t go in-depth because I failed to notice that what I was watching on Netflix was part 2 and not actually the first film but seriously, it played out like it was the first film. I had no idea that it was a sequel until I looked it up.

Anyway, it’s the perfect ghost story for this time of year. It’s a bit scary, but no gore and no language. The Lambert family tries to figure out why they are connected to the spirit world and all sorts of strange happenings take place. Their one son has a special talent for going places while he sleeps and the husband is a little confused over his identity. The wife, played by Rose Byrne is great.

Overall, I liked this film. It has a creepy house, strange children, and just enough suspense to keep you on your toes. I kind of want to see the first film and there is even a part 3, which came out not too long ago. Have you seen Insidious?

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R.I.P. X – Muahahaha! It’s a Super Fun Event

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RIP X

I love this reading challenge for many reasons but these are the top two:

  1. It marks the beginning of a new season.
  2. Absolutely anyone can participate AND be a success because there are so many levels of participation.

The Estella Society is hosting R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril this year so head over to their site to sign up but here are the details:

  • The event runs from September 1 – October 31
  • Read or watch movies that fall into the following categories:
    • Mystery
    • Suspense
    • Thriller
    • Dark Fantasy
    • Gothic
    • Horror
    • Supernatural
  • Have fun reading and watching
  • Share that fun with others

Here is what I am signing up for:

Peril the Second

Peril the Second. Read two books of any length that you believe fit within the R.I.P. categories. Post reviews on the review site. I am signing up for two books but will mostly likely read more.

Peril the Screen

Peril the Screen. This is for those of us that like to watch suitably scary, eerie, mysterious gothic fare during this time of year. It may be something on the small screen or large. It might be a television show or your favorite film. If you are so inclined, please post links to any R.I.P.-related viewing you do on to the review site as well.

There is also a group read planned for The Quick this month so be sure to check it out if that is something you’re interested in as well.

The Quick

Some possible reading choices for this event:

  • Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
  • Summer of Night by Dan Simmons
  • What else should I add? Blanking on scary books.

What I plan to watch:

  • Halloween (I watch it every year. It is not Halloween without seeing it at least twice.)
  • Halloween II (Who can resist Jamie Lee Curtis limping around with that busted ankle?)
  • Halloween H2O (I’ve not seen but was told it’s pretty good).
  • (I need a new movie to watch, suggestions?)

If this sounds like fun (and it is), then head on over to The Estella Society to sign up.