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Sinister

Sinister

2012
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 50m
Found footage helps a true-crime novelist realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity. (imdb)

Directed by:

Scott Derrickson

Screenwriter:

Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill

Starring:

Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Fred Dalton Thompson, James Ransone, Juliet Rylance, Clare Foley, Michael Hall D'Addario

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Horror, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Sinister

2012
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 50m
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fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 07 Nov 2012
2
5th
Not nearly as scary as taking the garbage down to my basement every Sunday.
Rated 07 Nov 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 29 Oct 2012
62
53rd
Sinister has such a promising start -- the first scene, a murder shot in Super 8, is freaking awesome --, but slowly the psycho triller investigation is taken by your average supernatural story full-of-pale-kids and lazy scares, ended with a last-minute surprise and the face of the devil on screen. The found footage premise, used in chilly scenes at the start, is also removed for a more conventional storytelling. Too bad.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
terrymacterrymac
Rated 16 Oct 2019
60
36th
Lots to like here if you can swallow the premise (I could) and elements of its execution. It feels well made, and the score choices were top notch. It had some genuinely creepy moments, and Hawke brought a lot of credibility. It lost impact for me resorting to LOUDLY ANNOUNCED JUMP SCARES, and I think the role of the 'orrible kids could have been handled more effectively. For me, it might have worked better if some bravery was employed in dialling it back a bit, but this is still very decent.
Rated 16 Oct 2019
paxtonPaxton
Rated 29 Dec 2014
69
60th
The only thing sinister about it is how menacing it is. Uh. The home movies play out exactly like watching someone's home movies. But they're shot in a found footage format. But it's like watching a movie. But it's found footage. But it's a movie. Found footage. Movie. Found footage movie. Found footage movie is like a movie. Watching a found footage movie is like watching a movie. "Who's holding the camera in the home movies," we think. "Who's holding the camera on Ethan Hawke," we don't think.
Rated 29 Dec 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 24 Oct 2012
70
53rd
Money is a little tight, better move back to our mansion! Maybe they wouldn't have been in monetary troubles if they eased up on the conditioner for their gay hollywood son. My lord, who's dick did that kids parent suck to get in this. The poster for this spoils everything so dont look at the poster. OH SHIT TOO LATE.
Rated 24 Oct 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 10 Dec 2012
59
36th
From the first moments you can already imagine how this movie would most likely play out, and Sinister obediently follows the genre standards to a T. Damnit, there was so much potential for effective creepiness, but instead we get jumpscares and bland ghostly children. Soundtrack was pretty damn awesome though.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
calabriaCalabria
Rated 23 Jan 2015
65
12th
...because a 66 would be giving it too much credit. The first image is, in keeping with the current horror trend, fantastically unsettling and misleading as it accounts for exactly 57 of the points in my rating. exActly 57. As a great man, yours truly, once said: "i want to get paid to smoke joints and brainstorm horror movie ideas without having to flesh them out, too."
Rated 23 Jan 2015
kojilessKojiless
Rated 30 Jan 2013
58
61st
The atmosphere is dark and moody, and the thrills are anything but cheap. The final scene, however, is completely useless, as it only serves to spell out everything in big, capital, finger-painted letters for viewers with little to no imagination. I would still recommend this to fans of smart horror, and people who seek further confirmation that children are evil.
Rated 30 Jan 2013
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 28 Nov 2018
52
25th
Nothing is more terrifying for me than YouTube snuff films (first half of the film is great). Nothing is more boring than watching Ethan Hawke watch them (second half of the film is not). If anything it suffers from what I call "The X-Files Syndrome": why doesn't someone turn on some goddamn lights?
Rated 28 Nov 2018
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 22 Apr 2015
65
42nd
Watchable simply because it's Ethan Hawke in horror which makes it interesting in itself. The 8mm film shots are genuinely creepy and it's too bad the overall premise is bad. The "less is more" mantra with horror is ignored of course. It's decent until the half-way mark when we get CGI ghost children and a evil babylonian diety who looks like a pro-wrestler. Plot heads south shortly thereafter. Not sure why D'Onofrio was wasted in this either. Juliet Rylance is miscast and very annoying.
Rated 22 Apr 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2013
40
26th
Somewhat effective horror composed of four derivative elements: a writer whose obsession runs dangerously out of control; the discovery of disturbing and uncanny film footage; sinister kids; and supernatural entities. Unfortunately, it gradually dawns on the viewer that the filmmakers have failed to connect these elements into a coherent narrative capable of redeeming the unoriginality, with the disappointing and frustrating result that the scariness diminishes as the intended climax approaches.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
magmadiverMagmadiver
Rated 21 Oct 2012
40
7th
This Scott Derrickson has pretty good taste in music, with Ulver, Sunn O)))/Boris, and Boards of Canada all making appearances. On top of that, the story he's adapting is strong and something I find really interesting. Shame that everything else about this film is fundamentally trite.
Rated 21 Oct 2012
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 18 Oct 2019
50
31st
Okay movie but just not my thing
Rated 18 Oct 2019
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 14 Jun 2016
70
56th
Sinister fills its run time with great atmospheric execution, and some very solid thrills, however it comes up a little flat. While I very much liked the movie, you can see that Sinister could have been more... by being less. Taking out some of the tacky supernatural stuff, there could have been a great crime/horror film in here, but the deity stuff feels shoehorned to make another ghost flick. In the end, very good, but pretty disappointing.
Rated 14 Jun 2016
cowmanCowman
Rated 06 Oct 2015
55
18th
Too bad the killer turns out to be a confused black metal guitarist. And I don't think anybody was waiting for those face-painted children to turn up. Keep the mystery and use a real killer instead of some random demon.
Rated 06 Oct 2015
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 01 Feb 2014
65
45th
A decent enough horror entry. It is pretty tame story-wise but raised by the above average cast and directing.
Rated 01 Feb 2014
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 08 Mar 2013
80
33rd
I liked it. I thought the idea was fairly fresh and that a handful of the scares worked. It's an interesting film that's sort of fun to watch unravel. It is a little long, but Hawke was good as was the directing. I'd recommend it if you're in the mood for a spooky time killer.
Rated 08 Mar 2013
adoubleadouble
Rated 22 Feb 2013
65
37th
One of the better horror movies I can remember seeing in recent memory, but still an ultimately disappointing one. The first scene is absolutely awesome, and all the home videos are more well-made and scary than any Paranormal Activity movie. The music used throughout is also very cool and eerie. However, the second half of the movie gets too bogged down in stupid jump scares, silly ghost children and obnoxious camera effects. The ending is also extremely predictable, unfortunately so.
Rated 22 Feb 2013
caimancaiman
Rated 02 Jan 2013
60
23rd
Everything about this film is just completely on the nose; as I watched it I could feel the writers thinking about how SUPER CREEPY each shot and sequence would be. This is a movie that writes itself. Throw in enough glassy eyed children, moving photographs, and startling "creepy man in the background" reveals and you've got yourself a winner, right? Wrong.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
obdurateObdurate
Rated 24 Nov 2012
80
67th
Though I get sick of the premise (people move into house, get haunted), I felt like Sinister handled it well. It built a good story about a true-crime novelist, and it even raised questions about the idea of whether he's doing it for fame or to battle injustice, which I appreciated. It was sufficiently creepy and disturbing, with great Super 8 short films that were easily the best part. A wonderful blend of original music and great bands, and the movie didn't rely on gore. Pleasantly surprised.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
bentienbentien
Rated 03 Nov 2012
42
19th
Sometimes pretty darn scary, sometimes almost a parody of the genre.
Rated 03 Nov 2012
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 15 Oct 2012
48
5th
Watching Ethan Hawke watch videos and edit film clips on his Macintosh was yawn inspiring.
Rated 15 Oct 2012
overratedoverrated
Rated 08 Nov 2023
63
67th
I enjoyed it but yeah the Slipknot demon and pancake makeup children were very goofy. The snuff films on the other hand were all fantastic and had shockingly good music, I listened to the rest of the Aghast album almost immediately afterwards.
Rated 08 Nov 2023
twincinematwincinema
Rated 02 Jul 2023
70
52nd
This film is frustrating in the sense that it is good, but could have been great. The film is mostly just Ethan Hawke watching snuff films and grimacing, while his family unknowingly sleeps. Honestly, this could have been the entire film! But it follows a lot of horror tropes, and also has a bunch of children that look like trick or treaters.
Rated 02 Jul 2023
gabba2k7gabba2k7
Rated 28 Jul 2018
83
61st
it s ok movie. more like supernatural detective thriller.
Rated 28 Jul 2018
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 21 Aug 2015
60
62nd
Some creepy imagery, a great premise, a lack of jump startles, and a good ending make Sinister a step above most horror movies - even if it still isn't really anything special.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 16 Jan 2014
48
40th
I'm more disappointed than anything, since I was more creeped out by the trailer than by the movie itself. I think it mostly results from things being out of order; the supernatural elements start too early, and the scariness peaks too soon. It's still a reasonably good horror movie, but I would have really loved to see a film that's basically "Capote" for 75% of the runtime before it diverts into a supernatural horror, made in a way that wasn't completely predictable.
Rated 16 Jan 2014
minorsageMinorsage
Rated 20 Oct 2013
5
4th
You may think this is a horror movie. It's not. It's a juvenile interpretation of the origins of the Boogie Man.
Rated 20 Oct 2013
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 17 Sep 2013
70
36th
It might suffer from some unnecessary jump scares, it is far better than horror movies being released these days.
Rated 17 Sep 2013
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 25 Aug 2013
70
38th
The ending is drab and predictable. No twist or sense of fear. You just go with the flow. The movie isn't great horror either. A few jump scares mixed with tense music. You have seen it all in the trailer. The first half is probably the best because it cares to set up some of the back story. The movie loses punch after the good argument between the parents.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
forehead1forehead1
Rated 09 Aug 2013
40
26th
Mysterious and surprisingly disturbing at first, as soon as the suspect moves from serial killer to the supernatural any interest disappears and it just becomes another insultingly predictable teen horror, complete with utterly unscary 'spooky' children. One more lazy payday for Hawke.
Rated 09 Aug 2013
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 11 May 2013
48
36th
An invested production with good directing, acting and visual design and some great ambient music, and I'm loath to admit that it has its frights if you turn your mind off. Considering Derrickson and Cargill's obvious talent, it's a shame that they rely so heavily on conventional formulas. Within the confines of a host of hackneyed tropes, it's quite scary and occasionally even creative... but the confinement itself greatly reduces its potential.
Rated 11 May 2013
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 22 Apr 2013
52
54th
okay
Rated 22 Apr 2013
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 06 Mar 2013
70
61st
It had no surprises, but it also made me sleep with the light on.
Rated 06 Mar 2013
darko66darko66
Rated 30 Jan 2013
80
11th
the first half of the movie is good.. but then when u add the ''supernatural scary stuff'' it dissapoints cuz its not scary at all, good and entertaining overall.
Rated 30 Jan 2013
parexus2Parexus2
Rated 28 Jan 2013
70
19th
I don't normally write reviews but I did however want to clear a few things up. This film is pretty good, well at least the first half of it is. Whilst providing you with a elaborate set up it fails with its consistency as the second half of the film collapses on itself. If this movie would of managed to keep its consistency it would of been a great film..
Rated 28 Jan 2013
chemical404chemical404
Rated 29 Dec 2012
27
9th
There is one really scary thing in this film, and it's Hawke's sweater. Just look at that thing! Very formulaic, unoriginal creepy-dead-kids movie. Unless you are a fan of these - don't waste your time.
Rated 29 Dec 2012
lebnoflebnof
Rated 18 Dec 2012
55
51st
Creepy movie, especialy the home made films, with an eerie atmosphere, but the second half is not nearly as good as the firt one, too many jump scares and unnecessary slow motion.
Rated 18 Dec 2012
elysian_airElysian Air
Rated 29 Oct 2012
66
27th
For what it's worth, Sinister is an exceptionally well-crafted Hollywood horror film. While the story is relatively standard fare, there are stylistic flourishes that would befit a more ambitious, original work. The fact that it opens with an appropriately sinister home movie of a whole family being hanged, filmed on Super 8 with its malevolent grain, is unusual enough to be worthy of praise. In fact the film's strongest moments are these finely scored reels that lend much of the evil tone.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 28 Oct 2012
40
11th
Effectively creepy and disturbing indeed, but also annoying, amateurish and repetitive.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
cclxndrcclxndr
Rated 19 Oct 2012
70
42nd
The story has been told before and the viewer goes into the film likely with their predictions granted. However, the atmosphere and the sound startles hard, and left this lady tense throughout. For a recent horror movie, it's refreshing to see its creators know their strong suits and work with it. Also, Ethan Hawke led a convincing performance, allowing the viewer to tip-toe and fall down beside him.
Rated 19 Oct 2012
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 13 Oct 2012
60
46th
Sufficiently creepy and disturbing. That was about it though. This film is much better than many modern horror movies coming out, but its pros were most definitely outweighed by its cons (i.e. jump scares, unnecessary length, predictable "twist" at the end etc.). Essentially, it is just unmemorable and kind of ridiculous (I mean come on, Ethan Hawke's character is incredibly stupid the ENTIRE movie, it was so annoying).
Rated 13 Oct 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 10 Oct 2012
35
13th
Another nail in the coffin of mainstream horror.
Rated 10 Oct 2012
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 11 Sep 2024
70
74th
If they took out all the jump scares, this movie would be legendary.
Rated 11 Sep 2024
srmt99srmt99
Rated 17 Apr 2024
68
15th
As a horror movie, it was good enough. I think it could have benefited a bit more by developing the kids of the family (the son going nuts was for no reason).
Rated 17 Apr 2024
boersma5boersma5
Rated 30 Aug 2023
88
0th
Outstanding movie that would have been enhanced by the removal of Mr. Boogey.
Rated 30 Aug 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 21 May 2023
78
56th
Creepy, sinister and insidious horror film is more clever and creative in its specifics than the overall arc - the flat, cold inevitability in the construction of the "home movies" are bone chilling; it may seem odd to say this is a role that Hawke was born to play, but it's hard to think of another actor who could bring this unique mix of earnestness and intense obsession to the role (even handily resolving the usual "but why wouldn't they just run?" questions typical for the genre).
Rated 21 May 2023
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 17 Jul 2022
63
58th
Too bad for the kids in cheap makeup and for the demon thing: when they actually appear, it cheapens a lot the movie. The music and weirdness of the home videos were good though. I've seen more grizzly things on video than those scenes, but the mood built around their showing was effective
Rated 17 Jul 2022
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 31 Mar 2022
62
42nd
I am a little bit torn about this one because it had some really good moments and some really bad moments. What I liked were the creepy home movies with the eerie music, they were really just driving in the discomfort and dread in an effective way. The jump scares are such a cheap way of doing horror and yet most horror movies just jump into that crazy train, anyway. The 'creepy kids' were not too effective either and their stupid theatrics just took the scary out of the scenes they were in.
Rated 31 Mar 2022
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 12 Mar 2022
4
51st
Could’ve been a lot darker than it ended up being. Settled on more unsettling than anything else. The lawnmower scene got me.
Rated 12 Mar 2022
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 18 Nov 2020
70
55th
70.2.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
vv238vv238
Rated 21 Oct 2020
43
43rd
There are some good aspects of Sinister: it has decent tension, builds atmosphere, and the acting is generally good. However, the plot is thin, predictable, and safe to a fault. It might be worth a watch because it is competently made but don't expect it to do anything new or interesting in the realm of horror.
Rated 21 Oct 2020
lmwilkersonlmwilkerson
Rated 14 Jun 2020
90
87th
Stomach turning
Rated 14 Jun 2020
hotsakehotsake
Rated 20 Oct 2019
75
85th
Really well made and well acted. I have to admit that I was creeped a couple of times during this movie. The ending kind of fell flat but that's only a minor gripe and while it did keep the movie from getting a better score it was still quite impressive.
Rated 20 Oct 2019
killgazmokillgazmo
Rated 03 Oct 2019
10
56th
good, but with bad cliches. It honestly felt atmospherically like a horror should, and it starts out, for most of the first half ish of the film, as if its building up to something REAAALLLY fantastic, but then it gets undercut by some crappy effects and cliches, but still ends up being pretty good. the films in the film helped set the tone very well, its not till you see the "ghost" kids that it starts to look kinda lazy & cheap. The villain looks shitty too. BUT, actually still worth it.
Rated 03 Oct 2019
amygoAmygo
Rated 13 Nov 2018
3
6th
With a satisfactory atmosphere and overall production for the genre, Sinister fails to deliver everything else after the first quarter. The shift to generic supernatural teen horror with predictable jump scares came from nowhere and ruined what could be a clever and disturbing story about a serial killer and a man's obsession with fame and his work. The hooks are there, but the movie takes the laziest, most worn-out route to become another forgettable addition to the genre.
Rated 13 Nov 2018
lkklkk
Rated 25 Jul 2018
40
16th
Not boring, but -- meh.
Rated 25 Jul 2018
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 22 Jul 2018
70
39th
Legitimately creepy and fairly entertaining
Rated 22 Jul 2018
em0nsterem0nster
Rated 19 Jun 2018
60
53rd
While the story was fairly entertaining, it felt too shallow. One never really felt like any of the characters was developed enough to make sense. This made the movie feel a bit flat. A few jump scares were too forced, but at least one got me.
Rated 19 Jun 2018
burrrburrr
Rated 31 May 2018
66
26th
66.00
Rated 31 May 2018
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 12 Aug 2017
70
40th
Despite not being a horror movie fan,this was fun.It's a well directed,well acted horror movie that offered a lot of scares and created a solid mystery
Rated 12 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 03 Aug 2017
71
72nd
Maybe a bit too reliant on jump scares but I don't care, it had some of the most horrifying imagery I've seen in any movie–note the home tapes–and Hawke's performance made me feel like I was in as much danger as his character.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 03 Apr 2017
38
20th
As I mentioned in a earlier review, I'm afraid of the dark. I am not, however, afraid of watching people bungle around in settings too dark to make out what the heck is going on. And Hawke's character is such a tool. Basically this is The Shining meets an episode of X-files, without the quality of the former of the charm of the latter.
Rated 03 Apr 2017
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 09 Jan 2017
30
12th
Had some good atmosphere built up nicely up to a stage when the cheap jump scares and the unnecessary addition of cliched tropes for the genre (ahem, children, hushing sign) ruined it. The third act was completely predictable and very underwhelming in execution too. It's good that Ethan Hawk is in the film, as otherwise there would've been nothing to keep my attention. Weak casting and dialogue. Still a step up from the horrendous Emily Rose however. -5 points for the last shot.
Rated 09 Jan 2017
guitarmeeuwguitarmeeuw
Rated 08 Jan 2017
59
30th
a decent horror movie. this movie had a decent plot going for it. my main grip with the plot is that the scenes in the first half of the film promised me a really interesting second half of the film. however, this is not accomplished; the movie falls into a hole where it becomes really predictable. i really liked the actors; especially ethan hawke, who did a good job here. the film was really suspenseful, but turns to jumpscares for entertainment, which is a shame. ending felt flat.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
scorpionwaspScorpionWasp
Rated 18 Jun 2016
75
67th
I have to give this one a demerit for how brain-dead the protagonist is - which is particularly jarring considering he is supposed to be a criminal investigator - but other than that, a good horror movie with inspired imagery, haunting sound track and solid lore.
Rated 18 Jun 2016
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 15 May 2016
80
91st
Dat lawnmower scene tho...
Rated 15 May 2016
pigwicklePigwickle
Rated 25 Apr 2016
76
50th
Dark. Disturbing. Haunting no holds barred images of violence towards all ages. The eerie movie reels will definitely resonate in my dreams. Watch for a good scare.
Rated 25 Apr 2016
kw161484kw161484
Rated 10 Jan 2016
85
49th
One of the best horror films since the 90s, up there with The Others, The Orphanage, REC, It Follows, Babadook and Let the Right One In. Any character not played by Ethan Hawke is kind of one dimensional, but it doesn't matter too much because the film is driven by Hawke's performance. Intriguing, wonderfully creepy and surprisingly fresh. They had to ruin it with a sequel though. Great horror film.
Rated 10 Jan 2016
selenatorvueselenatorvue
Rated 13 Sep 2015
70
61st
Sinister is extremely terrifying and isn't one that I advise you watch alone. With generally great acting from Hawke who plays a character you can and want to route for (unusual for horror films), the film is an all rounder. Yes, it has its over the top and laughable moments - but don't all films? Sinister is towards the top end of the modern day horror film scale.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 13 Sep 2015
55
18th
While the music is spot on, as is the super8 film, the rest of Sinister is repetitive and dim. Its fine, just nothing all that special.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
tsvetetsvete
Rated 26 Jul 2015
82
34th
1
Rated 26 Jul 2015
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 25 Mar 2015
38
14th
The real terror is the chronic shortage of lightbulbs to be found in this town.
Rated 25 Mar 2015
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 16 Mar 2015
1
20th
The orange, the teal, the careful setting up of a franchise and the jump-scares. The modern-horrorist modern horror I've seen in a while, couldn't be arsed with 40 to go.
Rated 16 Mar 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 08 Mar 2015
55
49th
Fairly good.
Rated 08 Mar 2015
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 01 Feb 2015
65
41st
Would've been better if there wasn't actually a supernatural element, but those scenes with the 8mm films are really, really unsettling. Deflates a bit at the end, otherwise it gave me the creeps and kept me engaged.
Rated 01 Feb 2015
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 12 Nov 2014
20
17th
It's all recycled from elsewhere, and I wonder if that has something to do with the movie being produced by Jason Blum, who has made a career of producing the same crap over and over. The scariest moment during the film was realizing that there's a writer out there so awful he ends up writing an author surrogate of Stephen King, without actually being Stephen King himself.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 26 Aug 2014
51
23rd
Generic modern horror gets a passing grade from the great music and sound work.
Rated 26 Aug 2014
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 22 Aug 2014
63
69th
Well, it lives up to its title.
Rated 22 Aug 2014
istayawayistayaway
Rated 30 Jul 2014
88
73rd
One of the best original horrors of recent memory.
Rated 30 Jul 2014
the_tussThe Tuss
Rated 20 Jul 2014
60
33rd
At times made fantastic use of what was a very creepy motherfucker. It was a great premise, just a shame the delivery was a little cheap in some places, all round good horror to watch with your mates or your partner!
Rated 20 Jul 2014
sdplisskenSDPlissken
Rated 13 Jul 2014
70
80th
It rips off pretty much every horror film going from The Shining & Nightmare on Elm Street to Scream, but there's some good stuff here, and it features the best use of music in a horror film for many a year. I actually came out of the screening of this thinking, there is some genuine scope for a sequel there. Whether they come up with something satisfactory will no doubt be seen...
Rated 13 Jul 2014
g_spelvinG. Spelvin
Rated 12 Jul 2014
70
30th
A decent horror film with some new and innovative twists, but I was in no way captivated.
Rated 12 Jul 2014
chroniclerChronicler
Rated 29 Jun 2014
65
23rd
Overly creepy, Sinister does a decent job of setting the over all atmosphere of the film. The sound and music are used to good effect however the story is fairly standard horror stuff but worth checking out if you're into horror films.
Rated 29 Jun 2014
hte624hte624
Rated 17 Jun 2014
67
34th
An unfortunate film. Although Sinister has a very impressive soundscape that adds a lot to a scary atmosphere, and although the monster is simple but eerie, the film is just a let-down. The story dithers about a bit, the protagonist is uninteresting and difficult to care for, and the overall effect is something of a disappointment. The sequel fairs better, though the franchise as a whole isn't groundbreaking.
Rated 17 Jun 2014
mannaz230mannaz230
Rated 29 May 2014
30
18th
Turn the lights on, Ethan.
Rated 29 May 2014
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 10 May 2014
60
12th
A good premise is ultimately marred by a story that treads over the same well worn ground so many horror films go and offers very little new or interesting. The cinematography, music and sound design are all very well done.
Rated 10 May 2014
daisylegsdaisylegs
Rated 03 Apr 2014
10
11th
It's like a long episode of 'Are You Afraid of the Dark'... one of the bad ones.
Rated 03 Apr 2014
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 28 Feb 2014
60
16th
The first half is cliche and boring, but when the lights go out it starts to get creepy/weird.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
cgcorecgcore
Rated 19 Jan 2014
65
63rd
well this was unexpectedly quite decent actually..
Rated 19 Jan 2014
kamjam7kamjam7
Rated 01 Nov 2013
75
19th
86
Rated 01 Nov 2013
yannpanyannpan
Rated 20 Oct 2013
58
12th
Well, I still stick to the idea that the horror genre has died long ago. Apart from that, if the film didn't had that supernatural element it would have been a pretty interesting serial killer film. Plus, the thing that the writer Ethan Hawke wore the same cardigan every single day reminded me of the writer Johnny Depp in Secret Window. Just saying...
Rated 20 Oct 2013
td888td888
Rated 15 Sep 2013
60
57th
I liked it. Great use of extra features ;)
Rated 15 Sep 2013
tjlmovfrks23TjlMovFrks23
Rated 27 Aug 2013
75
46th
slowly haunting and brilliantly atmospheric. "Sinister" is nothing new because it has similarity with the ring.In fact the writer C.Robert Cargill had his inspiration after watching "The Ring".On the other hand however,Scott Derrickson "Sinister" is not a rip-off,because its has its own originality.The sub-plot about ritualistic paganism serial killer was not only effectively elevating the plot but also making some originality in the process. nonetheless,it was creepy and fortunately scary too
Rated 27 Aug 2013
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 25 Aug 2013
65
23rd
Probably the scariest movie I've ever seen, which makes it successful in it's goal. Still, I wouldn't say I enjoyed any other aspect.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 24 Aug 2013
60
32nd
Found Footage and a writers obsession with regenerating his career are decent foundations for horror. However, the remaining elements of bog-standard 'scary' kids (long hair, look down then stare menacingly) and pretty amateurish supernatural element were very poorly worked into any sort of coherent narrative. All scares are "jump scares", the film is riddled with cliches, the soundtrack effective but repetitively grating, the ending entirely predictable. disappointing after a promising start
Rated 24 Aug 2013
ozdemibrozdemibr
Rated 17 Aug 2013
35
6th
bitirmedim
Rated 17 Aug 2013
yamabushiyamabushi
Rated 12 Aug 2013
61
50th
I was hoping for a good story and atmospheric piece, which is currently not really common thing to achieve. Although it starts pretty standard, it grows in tension a bit and is pretty enjoyable half-way. To avoid spoiling, just want to say children-characters here are the worst choices and they ruin whole feeling that is built over first 50 mins. Then it goes like a great race with Shelby GT on smooth mountain curvy road...disturbed by speedbump on every damn road bend. Could've been better.
Rated 12 Aug 2013
babsBabs
Rated 24 Jul 2013
60
19th
expected a lot from the ending scene, but it let me down
Rated 24 Jul 2013
duderDuder
Rated 15 Jul 2013
55
23rd
Surprisingly good for a greatly cliché story and some really unnecessary jump to the screen moments. Had a creepy atmosphere. I had a good time watching it so fuck you..
Rated 15 Jul 2013

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