‘Insidious’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
March 23, 2021 · Insidious (2010) · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1:08:17
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Who Won the Movie
Bill SimmonsJames Wan — Multiple beneficiaries including the score with 39 violins, the premise of astral traveling, Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne's performances, James Wan as director, and Jason Blum/Blumhouse era▶ 16:06
Chris RyanOren Peli — Oren Peli - Israeli producer/writer who worked as producer and brought run-and-gun sensibility that helped rebirth the genre▶ 17:19
Most Rewatchable Scene
Bill SimmonsKid falls off the ladder, the first evil baby monitor scene, and when they move houses and Rose sees people dancing/running in the new house (the realization the entity is following them)▶ 25:49
Chris RyanAgrees with the scenes discussed, particularly emphasizing the 'people are haunted not the house' concept and the Tiny Tim needle drop scene▶ 30:27
Sean FennesseyEmphasizes the attic vs basement distinction (west coast vs east coast horror) and agrees the broad daylight scene with Tiny Tim song is the creepiest part▶ 28:10
Casting What-Ifs
Chris RyanEthan Hawke — All movies are better with Ethan Hawke - agrees the movie would be better with him▶ 47:50
Joey Pants Award
Bill SimmonsLin Shaye — Lynn Shaye (who plays Elise) - calls her 'maybe number one for me all time for that guy'▶ 48:27
Chris RyanLin Shaye — Supports Lynn Shaye discussion by comparing her to Barbara Crampton as one of the 'two iconic horror actresses'▶ 49:57
Sean FennesseyLin Shaye — Agrees Lynn Shaye is excellent, discussing her roles in Kingpin and There's Something About Mary, noting she's 'probably one of the most recognizable female that guys'▶ 48:47
Half-Assed Internet Research
Bill SimmonsJames Wan put Easter eggs in Josh's classroom scene including his name on chalkboard, cast names, and Saw references due to low budget; old woman demon was played by a man but wasn't established as male character until sequel▶ 52:44
Apex Mountain
Bill SimmonsThe Conjuring — Initially argued for James Wan with this movie, then agreed it's The Conjuring because it leads to Fast & Furious▶ 54:09
Chris RyanThe Conjuring — Agreed The Conjuring is more of a blockbuster and prefers The Conjuring franchise to Insidious▶ 54:33
Sean FennesseyThe Conjuring — The Conjuring for James Wan - made three times as much money, better movie, more significant contribution▶ 54:44
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsWhy does the wife always know something is wrong with the house before the husband does▶ 1:01:16
Movies Referenced (39)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Conjuring (2013) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 7:14 |
| Scream (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 11:08 |
| Sinister (2012) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | ▶ 12:21 |
| The Shining (1980) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 43:38 |
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 25:21 |
| Hostel (2005) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 9:47 |
| The Exorcist (1973) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | ▶ 12:44 |
| Changeling (2008) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 11:53 |
| 2012 (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 12:21 |
| Deadpool (2016) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 23:36 |
| Friday the 13th (1980) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:53 |
| Halloween (1978) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 5:02 |
Directors Referenced (5)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Mann | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | The Insider, Collateral, The Last of the Mohicans | ▶ 13:49 |
| Barry Levinson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Rain Man, Wag the Dog | ▶ 18:19 |
| Eli Roth | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Inglourious Basterds | ▶ 9:23 |
| Clint Eastwood | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Unforgiven | ▶ 6:07 |
| Rob Zombie | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 5:02 |
Actors Referenced (17)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wilson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | The Phantom of the Opera, Insidious | ▶ 12:56 |
| Chevy Chase | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Bill Simmons | Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation | ▶ 21:54 |
| Rose Byrne | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Insidious | ▶ 12:56 |
| Johnny Carson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons | Fargo | ▶ 21:29 |
| Jamie Lee | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Cold Mountain | ▶ 3:55 |
| Angie Dickinson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Dressed to Kill | ▶ 32:00 |
| George C. Scott | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | Patton | ▶ 14:45 |
| Ouija Whittemore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 28:28 | |
| Ryan Reynolds | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | Deadpool 2, Deadpool | ▶ 23:33 |
| Bo Jackson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 16:03 | |
| David Carradine | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 31:35 | |
| Elando Baltimore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 18:28 |
Writers Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | The Conjuring 2, Insidious | ▶ 3:55 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 20:14 | |
| Mike Flanagan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 28:26 |