What Happens At The End Of Insidious 2

Okay, let's talk Insidious 2. Remember that wild ride? It tried to tie everything up nice and neatly, but did it really? I have some thoughts. Buckle up.

So, What Even Happened?

Basically, the Lamberts are still haunted. Turns out, Josh Lambert isn't really Josh Lambert anymore. He's being possessed by the creepy bride in black.

The movie dives deep into Parker Crane's backstory. He's the cross-dressing killer from the first film. His mom was a real piece of work.

A lot of astral projection happens. Seriously, a LOT. Think of it like dream walking, but scarier.

The Big Finale

The ending gets pretty complicated. Elise, Specs, and Tucker go into the Further to save Josh and Dalton. It's a spooky family reunion gone wrong.

They find Josh, but he's not himself. Cue some seriously creepy scenes with a possessed dad.

They also have to deal with Mama Crane. She's not happy they're messing with her son.

Elise, being the badass that she is, helps Josh break free. Good triumphs, at least for a little bit.

My Unpopular Opinion

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think the ending is…underwhelming. Yep, I said it.

Don't get me wrong, the movie is scary. It has some great jump scares.

But the resolution felt rushed. Too many plot threads crammed into too little time.

They reset Josh and Dalton's memories *again*? Seriously? It feels like a cheap trick.

It kind of cheapens the whole experience, doesn't it? The characters forget everything, so what was the point?

And Mama Crane? She's defeated, but the lingering sense of dread remains. Does anyone really believe she's gone for good?

The Elise Enigma

Let's not forget about Elise. She comes back as a ghost to help. Is she just always going to be around now?

I love Elise. She's the heart of the franchise.

But bringing her back feels a bit like fan service. It's convenient, but not necessarily earned.

Lingering Questions

So, the Lamberts are "safe"…for now. But are they really? This is a horror movie, after all.

What about the other spirits in the Further? Are they just chilling, waiting for their turn to cause trouble?

And what are Specs and Tucker going to do now? Are they just going to keep ghostbusting indefinitely?

Honestly, I think Insidious 2 raises more questions than it answers. Maybe that's the point.

Final Thoughts

Insidious 2 is a decent horror movie. It continues the story in a generally entertaining way.

However, the ending feels a bit forced. The memory wiping is a cop-out, in my humble opinion.

It's still worth a watch if you're a fan of the franchise. But don't expect a perfectly satisfying conclusion.

Maybe I'm being too harsh. Maybe I just wanted more closure. Or maybe, just maybe, I'm right.

What do you think? Was the ending of Insidious 2 satisfying? Or did it leave you wanting more?