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While some found the jump scares effective—specifically a tense sequence involving a pipe and suitcases—others felt the film relied too heavily on "cheap" scares rather than building atmosphere.

The narrative pivots from the usual "haunted family" trope to a deeply personal origin story for parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier. La noche del demonio: La Гєltima llave (2018)

Critics from outlets like Roger Ebert and Haddonfield Horror lauded Lin Shaye, noting that it is rare for a 74-year-old woman to lead a major horror franchise. While some found the jump scares effective—specifically a

Elise returns to her childhood home in Five Keys, New Mexico, after receiving a call from its current resident about a haunting. Critics from outlets like Roger Ebert and Haddonfield

Reviewers were generally polarized, often praising the lead performance while criticizing the film's reliance on established tropes.

Despite mixed reviews, the film was a massive commercial success, grossing over on a $10 million budget. By ending exactly where the first Insidious begins, it effectively closed the prequel chapter of the series, clearing the way for the 2023 sequel, The Red Door .