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Sinister (2012) 6.7
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Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 315 user | 311 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A true-crime writer finds a cache of 8mm home movies films that suggest the murder he is currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose career dates back to the 1960s. Director:Scott Derrickson |
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Storyline
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt moves himself and his family into a house where a horrific crime took place earlier, but his family doesn't know. He is trying to find out more about the crime so he can write a new book about it to help his flailing career. He uses some "snuff" film footage he finds in the house to help in his research, but he soon finds more than he bargained for. There is a figure in each of the films, but who or what is it? As a result, his family start to suffer (as does he), and things take a turn for the worse. Will they survive? Written by Michael Hallows Eve
Plot Keywords:
Murder | Killer Child | Deputy | Cigarette Smoking | Father Son Relationship |Taglines:
Be the first to see the year's most terrifying film. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for disturbing violent images and some terror | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 October 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Found Footage See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$18,007,634 (USA) (12 October 2012)Gross:
$48,056,940 (USA) (28 December 2012)Company Credits
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the film of this episode's topic. See more »
Written by Michael Sandison and Marcus Sandison
Performed by Boards of Canada
Courtesy of Warp Records Ltd.
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Trivia
Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill admitted that the name of Ethan Hawkes' character, Ellison Oswalt, was inspired by author Harlan Ellison and comedian Patton Oswalt. See more »Goofs
When Professor Jonas is talking to Ellison Oswalt about the images via the Internet he says that two are etchings and the third is a deteriorating "fresco", yet you can clearly see in the scans that the third is on canvas. Fresco, from the Italian word for "fresh" refers to artwork that is painted onto 'fresh' plaster, not on canvas. See more »Connections
Referenced in Midnight Movie Review: Sinister (2012)the film of this episode's topic. See more »
Soundtracks
"Gyroscope"Written by Michael Sandison and Marcus Sandison
Performed by Boards of Canada
Courtesy of Warp Records Ltd.
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This one scared the hell out of me. With the eerie music to accompany the film it sure made the movie creepy as hell. The opening sequence felt so real that it got me hooked to know just what the hell is going on.
I was watching it alone on Friday night after work and sure enough there were about less than 10 people in the theater (all of whom were couples). I could bet with my bottom dollar that with this movie they'd be so engaged in the film that they wouldn't dare to think about making out.
It is THAT SCARY!!!
The film was directed by Scott Derrickson, the same guy who made THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE; and he collaborated with the composer, Christopher Young, on that very film. I am quite familiar with Young's music score from his composition for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2 and it was creepy; also he did the score for Sigourney Weaver's serial killer film, COPYCAT.
I'm telling you if those two managed to bring out the spine-chilling factor in EMILY ROSE, in SINISTER they really sealed the deal in being the potent filmmakers in the exploration into the paranormal and supernatural. It gave me goosebumps just thinking about it.
One thing that I feel about SINISTER was that Derrickson (together with Young) brought us back to that atmospheric terror of the unknown that is truly nostalgic of horror films of the 70s.
The feel of the movie was so scary that this was how THE AMITYVILLE HORROR should have been remade.
In short, I'd highly recommend you (or better still DARE YOU) to see SINISTER. This is one good date movie if you want your date to crawl under your shirt; or just bring some best buddies to scare the crap out of you. I mean it may not be INSIDIOUS, nevertheless, if you love that then you'll love this.