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6.3 / 10(3,787 votes)IMDbPG-1320151h 37m$120.5M Worldwide GrossCanada, United States of America

Insidious: Chapter 3

“This is how you die.”

Synopsis

A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 5, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (12.05x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$120.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

12.05x

+$110.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $120.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leigh Whannell
Screenplay & Story
Leigh Whannell
Original Score
Joseph Bishara
Original Title
Insidious: Chapter 3
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$120.5M
Production Studios
Blumhouse Productions, Entertainment One

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leigh Whannell

Screenplay & Story

Leigh Whannell

Original Score & Music

Joseph Bishara

Director of Photography

Brian Pearson

Film Editing

Timothy Alverson

Producers

Charles Layton, James Wan, Xavier Marchand, Oren Peli, Lia Buman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Leigh Whannell

Department Leadership Roster

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

Writer

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

Director

James Wan

James Wan

Producer

Joseph Bishara

Joseph Bishara

Original Music Composer

Brian Pearson

Director of Photography

Oren Peli

Oren Peli

Producer

Ariyela Wald-Cohain

Costume Design

Timothy Alverson

Editor

Jennifer Spence

Production Design

Jason Blum

Jason Blum

Producer

James David Hattin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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International Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-02

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M
Germany (FSK)16
France (CNC)12
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Insidious: Chapter 3

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Insidious: Chapter 3 about?

A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.

Who directed Insidious: Chapter 3?

Insidious: Chapter 3 was directed by Leigh Whannell.

Who stars in Insidious: Chapter 3?

The principal cast of Insidious: Chapter 3 includes Stefanie Scott, Lin Shaye, Dermot Mulroney, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson.

When was Insidious: Chapter 3 released and how long is it?

Insidious: Chapter 3 was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Insidious: Chapter 3?

Insidious: Chapter 3 had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $120.5M at the worldwide box office (12.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Insidious: Chapter 3?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Insidious: Chapter 3 was composed by Joseph Bishara.

Is Insidious: Chapter 3 based on a book or true story?

Insidious: Chapter 3 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Leigh Whannell".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Insidious: Chapter 3?

Insidious: Chapter 3 holds official age classifications: AU: M; DE: 16; FR: 12; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).