Insidious (2010) brought a chilling new approach to haunted house horror with astral projection, eerie dimensions, and one particularly unforgettable red-faced demon. Directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell, the film launched a whole franchise of supernatural suspense and spine-tingling scares.
Think you remember who could project, what The Further really is, and how the haunting didn’t stop when the Lamberts moved out? Take this 10-question trivia challenge — but beware… you might not come back the same.
Insidious (2010) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who directed Insidious (2010)?
Correct Answer: James Wan
James Wan, known for creating Saw and The Conjuring franchises, directed Insidious with his signature style of atmospheric suspense and sudden, jarring scares. His work helped redefine supernatural horror in the 2010s.
- What is the name of the couple whose son falls into a coma?
Correct Answer: Josh and Renai Lambert
The story revolves around Josh and Renai Lambert, a couple whose son, Dalton, slips into a mysterious coma. As they try to understand what’s happening, they uncover a dark secret about their family’s connection to the spirit world.
- What happens to their son, Dalton?
Correct Answer: His spirit becomes trapped in another realm
Dalton’s body is in a coma, but his consciousness has wandered into a ghostly dimension called The Further, leaving him vulnerable to spirits and demonic entities looking to possess his body in the real world.
- What is the name of the terrifying dimension that Dalton enters?
Correct Answer: The Further
The Further is a dark, cold, and unsettling astral plane filled with lost souls, malicious spirits, and demonic entities. It’s a place where time and space behave differently — and where Dalton’s spirit is held captive.
- Who plays Elise Rainier, the psychic medium?
Correct Answer: Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye delivers a fan-favorite performance as Elise Rainier, the kind yet powerful medium who helps the Lambert family confront their haunting. Elise became a central figure in the Insidious series, with several prequels expanding her story.
- What paranormal ability does Josh Lambert possess?
Correct Answer: Astral projection
Like his son Dalton, Josh unknowingly has the ability to astral project — to leave his physical body and travel through the spirit world. This latent ability explains the ghostly disturbances from his own childhood, which he had suppressed.
- What color is the face of the demon haunting Dalton?
Correct Answer: Red
The main demon haunting Dalton is known for its terrifying red face, often appearing behind characters without warning. This “Lipstick-Face Demon” became one of the most iconic and chilling images from the film.
- Who wrote the screenplay for Insidious?
Correct Answer: Leigh Whannell
Leigh Whannell, who also plays Specs (one of Elise’s assistants), wrote the screenplay. A frequent collaborator with James Wan, Whannell crafts a narrative that blends emotional family drama with inventive horror mechanics.
- What is Elise’s method for contacting spirits?
Correct Answer: Using a gas mask and a breathing tube
Elise uses a unique method involving a gas mask and a breathing apparatus to communicate with spirits while Specs writes down the messages. The eerie, low-tech séance is one of the film’s most unnerving scenes.
- What twist happens at the end of the film?
Correct Answer: Josh is possessed by a spirit from The Further
After rescuing Dalton, Josh seems to return to normal — but it’s revealed that he has been possessed by the spirit of the “Bride in Black,” a malevolent entity from his childhood. Elise discovers the truth and is killed, setting up the horror for the sequel.
