I was surprised to learn that a fifth film had been made in the Insidious franchise. However, I like this series sufficiently well enough to indulge a further entry, especially in light of the fact that the story has returned its focus on the Lambert family. It is also worth noting that lead actor Patrick Wilson who plays Josh Lambert in the first two films directs Insidious: The Red Door. Perhaps the story, which explores the emotional fallout of the previous events, appealed to him both in front and behind the camera. It is this approach to the fifth instalment which keeps things fresh and ensures that the film doesn’t solely revisit familiar territory. That also might also be the reason why this latest instalment didn’t quite get the same critical and commercial traction that previous entries did.