Insidious: Chapter 3 (soundtrack)

Lore & Background

Recurring franchise composer Joseph Bishara returned to score music for Chapter 3. Bishara said that 'Leigh did an excellent job with it and brings a bit of a different flavor'. Former Slayer percussionist Dave Lombardo collaborated with Bishara on the score, playing percussion and drums. Bishara conducted a mini string quartet with Lombardo handling the drums, along with two cellists, a violist, and a violinist.

Reader's Guide

The score for Insidious: Chapter 3 represents a continuation of Joseph Bishara's work within the franchise, while incorporating new elements such as the collaboration with Dave Lombardo. Critics noted the score's effectiveness in context, with The Hollywood Reporter's Justin Lowe stating that Bishara 'assiduously attend to the critical musical details of this well-polished feature'. Bloody Disgusting's Kalyn Corrigan wrote that Bishara's 'impact on these films cannot be understated'. Den of Geek's David Crow referenced Bishara's 'piano-smashing melodies', and Fangoria's Michael Gingold observed that Bishara 'largely packs up the screechy strings of the first two pictures and finds other ways to sonically raise the hackles'. The score's release on multiple formats, including vinyl, helped solidify its place within the franchise's musical legacy.

Did You Know?

• The score was composed by Joseph Bishara, the recurring composer for the Insidious franchise.
• Former Slayer percussionist Dave Lombardo played drums and percussion on the score.
• The soundtrack was released on digital and CD on June 5, 2015, and on vinyl on July 7.
• Bishara conducted a mini string quartet for the score, including two cellists, a violist, and a violinist.