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ydnar4Aug 21, 2015

Good horror movies are few and far between and good horror sequels are even more rare. I had my hopes up for Sinister 2 because I was really surprised with how much I loved the first one and I think it was by far my favorite horror movie soGood horror movies are few and far between and good horror sequels are even more rare. I had my hopes up for Sinister 2 because I was really surprised with how much I loved the first one and I think it was by far my favorite horror movie so far in the decade, however, one of the reasons that I enjoyed the first movie so much was because of Ethan Hawke's performance and it was obvious that he was not going to return for the second movie. They did bring back the deputy sheriff (James Ransone) from the first movie as one of the main characters so at least it wasn't all completely new actors.

One of the good things about Sinister 2 is that the story really starts to expand what we learn from the first movie, but there is just too much more going on other than the horror story and those other plot elements are not nearly as interesting. There is still lots of the old terrifying footage shot on the retro camera that I really enjoyed from the first film.

James Ransone really didn't have the ability to hold down one of the leading roles either. He really wasn't good at portraying certain emotions without sounding really sarcastic. There were some elements of Sinister 2 that were nearly as good as the first but there weren't many moments in the film that were. I would recommend this for a big horror fan but I wouldn't check this movie out until it hits DVD.… Expand

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KadeemluvmusicAug 23, 2015

Sinister 2 was a bit okay, but I don't see anything scary about this sequel that sometimes it gives great new ideas but otherwise the rest of the story is recycled somewhere. The cast is great, I still love Ethan Hawke. I felt that Sinister 2Sinister 2 was a bit okay, but I don't see anything scary about this sequel that sometimes it gives great new ideas but otherwise the rest of the story is recycled somewhere. The cast is great, I still love Ethan Hawke. I felt that Sinister 2 is worn out and it should've been a decent movie. But I'd prefer Sinister 1 as my favorite time of horror movies I could watch right now. I think audiences (including myself) are going to be disappointed with this one. I hope there's not going to be another Sinister sequel, but it needs to take a break and probably just leave the original to where it stands. Wait for it on Netflix.… Expand

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quincytheodoreSep 1, 2015

Lighter on the terror, thought the new cast sympathetically keeps the tension running.

Sinister had a good premise and twist that separated it from ordinary horror flick. This also means it was relying on the mystery aspect that wasLighter on the terror, thought the new cast sympathetically keeps the tension running.

Sinister had a good premise and twist that separated it from ordinary horror flick. This also means it was relying on the mystery aspect that was revealed at the end. The sequel loses the luxury of having the paranormal riddle. Instead of completely rehearsing the plot it utilizes different perspective and personalities, then combines it with dreadful bits to make a terrifying spectacle.

Resuming the events from previous movie, now Ex-Deputy (James Ransone) is trying to sever the haunting circle by destroying the houses it affected. Unfortunately, there's a new family of mother (Shannyn Sossamon) and two sons who occupies one particular house. They are in danger of repeating the same terrible fate as previous victims, especially the children.

James Ransone is a much different lead than Ethan Hawke was, he's more timid and less intense, but he looks very decent which should endear audience to his valiant effort. There's good chemistry with Shannyn Sossamon who is a great cast for the mother role, just like in TV series Wayward Pines. The two are not the typical family or paranormal whiz of recent horror movies, and this gives the characters a sense of urgency.

There are bits of usual investigation involved, but the main draw is the perverted twist on the children and the eerie clips they made. These short clips are like snuff movies from children's point of view and presented with old cryptic filter. It may seem a bit similar to that of first film, but they are dauntingly effective and much more diverse.

The children themselves don't look menacing and often seem like superficial apparitions. Unlike the original movie which displayed them sparsely, their appearance here is overexposed. It may have worked if viewers were introduced more to the children or the child abuse issue was treated with more polished, although unfortunately there's not much depth on the youngling characters.

For most parts the scare looks average, coupling a few jump scares and taking hints from creepypastas. It loses the steam towards latter end since it becomes a tad predictable and the ghostly kids are hardly frightening, however the characters are adequately presentable which should keep audience invested throughout the unworldly predicament.… Expand

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TheDude-Sep 4, 2015

despite having some interesting ideas sinister 2 is a very non scary horror film that is a complete copy of of the first film and is clearly just repeating stuff in the first film that people liked but in this sequel none of these things havedespite having some interesting ideas sinister 2 is a very non scary horror film that is a complete copy of of the first film and is clearly just repeating stuff in the first film that people liked but in this sequel none of these things have a purpose in this sequel.… Expand

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ImTheMadHatterDec 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was just as not good as the first one. More often than not, the scares in Sinister 2 provoke nervous laughter as opposed to a genuine sense of fear. Bughuul actually popped up on a tablet at one point. The Super 8 scenes with the young Robert Daniel Sloan are particularly gruesome and the deaths in the film are ramped up to a much higher degree. It's clear that Derrickson is trying to position Sinister 2 as a possible replacement for Saw, especially if the level of gore is an indicator. But what Ciaran Foy needs to do is distance himself from these franchise horrors completely. It's clear throughout Sinister 2 that he's polishing a turd as best he can, but isn't doing much for it. Let's hope his next effort, an Irish horror film set in the '60s, has better luck than this.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticAug 21, 2015

Though this film fails to reach the level of the original, I still thought the film brought enough new ideas to the table to make it watchable. The videos did start to borderline on the ridiculous and the side plot regarding the father wasThough this film fails to reach the level of the original, I still thought the film brought enough new ideas to the table to make it watchable. The videos did start to borderline on the ridiculous and the side plot regarding the father was just an excuse to kill a bad guy. Overall Sinister 2 is film you can wait to see on video. C+… Expand

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horcrux2007Aug 21, 2015

When I had originally heard that there was going to be a sequel to Sinister, one of my favorite horror films, I was pretty excited to say the least. Then, early spring this year, the first official trailer was released. I suddenly felt lessWhen I had originally heard that there was going to be a sequel to Sinister, one of my favorite horror films, I was pretty excited to say the least. Then, early spring this year, the first official trailer was released. I suddenly felt less enthusiastic about the movie, but I still held on some hope that it could be a decent follow-up to the original, until I finally saw it tonight. I read the signs but ignored the warnings, and my punishment was an astonishingly disappointing sequel. Sinister 2 takes place some time after the events of the original film and follows Deputy So And So (that's seriously how he's credited in the film). He has become obsessed with tracking down murders and child abductions that could be linked to an ancient pagan deity named Baghuul, who coerces a child into killing their family and takes the child's soul. It leads him to a farmhouse near the site of a mass murder in a church which he expects to find empty. When he arrives at the house, So and So sees that a mother and twin sons have already moved into the house, and one of the twins is the subject of midnight show-and-tell with the ghost kids' kill tapes. From the first ten minutes, I noticed that something felt terribly wrong about this movie. Deputy So and So was nothing more than comic relief in the original film, and, outside of the big plot twist at the end, he can hardly carry more than a scene by himself, let alone an entire movie. While he is a generally likable character, Deputy So and So just isn't cut out to carry an entire film by himself. His character actually made the movie funnier than it was scary, and there was very little to be afraid of in this movie. If you've seen the trailer, and I'm not exaggerating, every single scare is spoiled in the trailer, and there aren't any surprises left for you. It seems like the filmmakers thought that showing Baghuul off as much as possible could make the sequel scarier than the original, but what made the original so terrifying is that Baghuul was just a shadow in the back of the tapes. You rarely saw him for more than just a glance, and it was scary as hell. In Sinister 2, however, you can practically count the buttons on his black overcoat because he's shown so profusely throughout the movie. Along with a ridiculously over-the-top abusive husband side plot, a weak script and bland direction, Sinister 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of the year for horror.… Expand

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tjman09Sep 21, 2015

Sinister 2 is dumb, clichéd, and worst of all not scary. What made
Sinister good, was that it capitalized on it's opportunities to scare,
and gave the audience what it wanted, horror. Sinister 2 abandons the approach of the first film, andSinister 2 is dumb, clichéd, and worst of all not scary. What made
Sinister good, was that it capitalized on it's opportunities to scare,
and gave the audience what it wanted, horror. Sinister 2 abandons the
approach of the first film, and looses all horror, besides the few jump
scares, the film isn't even remotely scary. The lack of horror, and
poor acting, leads to the film being very dull. The characters are
underdeveloped, the film falls back on horror clichés, the story lacks
any intelligence or depth, and there's almost no humor. So in the end,
Sinister 2 is a dumb, dull, clichéd, sequel that completely abandons
the things the original film did well, most importantly the horror.… Expand

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AerofobiusAug 25, 2015

I really liked it, primarily because of the following reasons:
- interesting angle on the bad guys
- eerie setting that works really well along with the premises (camera, radio etc.) - a nice mix of different horror-genres - the ending -I really liked it, primarily because of the following reasons:
- interesting angle on the bad guys
- eerie setting that works really well along with the premises (camera, radio etc.)
- a nice mix of different horror-genres
- the ending
- it scared the cr*p out of me

Simply amazing horror-flick in my opinion.… Expand

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LamontRaymondAug 21, 2015

There are a TON of terrible horror movies released in this era, but this is certainly not one of them. Sure, there are some needless jump-scares, but there concept is sound, and it's sufficiently creepy without being gratuitous. The leadThere are a TON of terrible horror movies released in this era, but this is certainly not one of them. Sure, there are some needless jump-scares, but there concept is sound, and it's sufficiently creepy without being gratuitous. The lead actors are great.… Expand

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drea1928Aug 21, 2015

I would re-classify this movie as more of a 'Thriller' than 'Horror' movie. Think of it that way and more of you would enjoy it! I know I did! Some of the children were more creepy than others, but overall it was good.

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philthisinAug 31, 2015

Honestly, I loved the movie. I really connected with the characters and they were all well developed. Couple this with a 'tension' filled environment. It is a worthy sequel. Do not listen to the critics.

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Serenityinaz12Sep 3, 2015

First one was great, this one was just AWFUL. Even more of the cheesy kids, the best part of the first movie, the home movies, are presented in a non scary way and are just dumb for the most part. Nothing scary. This was TERRIBLE.

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carlosgzAug 31, 2015

Talk about disappointment. While Sinister offered a cool, dark, indie, horror story, this sequel proves to be useless. Take into account that I'm a weasel in horror movies, but can actually have an appreciation for the good ones. Put simply,Talk about disappointment. While Sinister offered a cool, dark, indie, horror story, this sequel proves to be useless. Take into account that I'm a weasel in horror movies, but can actually have an appreciation for the good ones. Put simply, NOT a deserving follow-up. Even the actors, man. After having Ethan Hawke in the first one, I'd at least expected some quality performances. To end on a lighter note, it's not the worst horror film ever, but falls short from that list.… Expand

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ProctoriousAug 27, 2015

This movie is fairly hard to review for me, I adored the first one, it instantly became a classic in my books but this movie was...just... I don't know, It wasn't bad but it wasn't good, I suppose it was just alright and I don't really haveThis movie is fairly hard to review for me, I adored the first one, it instantly became a classic in my books but this movie was...just... I don't know, It wasn't bad but it wasn't good, I suppose it was just alright and I don't really have anything else to say :/… Expand

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MattBrady99Sep 1, 2015

Just seen Sinister 2 and wow it was a giant piece of **** All the kid actors sucked, the writing was **** and it was very disappointing.

I originally wasn't going to review this movie, because I think this review is late enough and IJust seen Sinister 2 and wow it was a giant piece of **** All the kid actors sucked, the writing was **** and it was very disappointing.

I originally wasn't going to review this movie, because I think this review is late enough and I didn't want to talk about it since I'm working on other things that I have full interest in, but then I notice very quickly that those in depth reviews many take awhile to be finished and I always want to keep updated on Letterboxd. Right now I'm writing up another review that I want to talk about and that's the 2005 film called "Caché (Hidden)". I've been writing that review for almost six days now and it will up sometime this week.… Expand

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Ayush333Sep 26, 2015

THE BEST MOVIE(HORROR) I have ever seen!........................................................................................................................................................................

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TheQuietGamerMar 18, 2016

The first Sinister introduced us to a interesting mystery and a creepy atmosphere, but ultimately fell short due to the fact that it never capitalized on any of that with anything scary. Sinister 2 might be even less scary. Outside of someThe first Sinister introduced us to a interesting mystery and a creepy atmosphere, but ultimately fell short due to the fact that it never capitalized on any of that with anything scary. Sinister 2 might be even less scary. Outside of some unsettling use of a ham radio, all of the creepy factor is missing here. It even loses the original's seedy voyeurism.

Despite that though I can't help but feel that this sequel is better than the original. It's just a lot more fun. No, it's not scary. We are treated to the same, predictable jump scares we've seen time and time again that we can see coming form a mile away. However the scenario is still very interesting. We may know the mystery, but even without the constant wondering about what is actually going on the plot can still manage to keep one invested.

Part of this is due to the characters. They're a likable bunch played by talented actors. James Ransome returns as Ex-Deputy So-and-So in a plot that continues on from where the last movie left off. Despite being the previous film's comic relief character, he does well as the lead. He's still playing the same goofy character, and as a result there is a lot more humor this time around, but he's likable and brings a more human feel to this supernatural flick.

I got invested in the plight of the mother and children on the run. No I wasn't always satisfied with what was going on onscreen, but I was entertained nonetheless. I went into this with zero expectations. The first movie was a disappointment to me and the trailers made this look straight-up awful. Imagine my surprise when I found a charming, amusing, although ultimately fright-less good time. It's a big, occasionally dumb haunted house. It won't scare you, and as a result won't satisfy your craving for a real horror flick, but will still provide some entertainment draped in the guise of a horror film.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerNov 20, 2015

Man did that movie suck major balls! I can't believe I hated it so much because I loved the first one so much. It was so cheap, just loud sounds, bad jumpscares, useless gore and clichés. The only kind of scary scenes is the ones where theyMan did that movie suck major balls! I can't believe I hated it so much because I loved the first one so much. It was so cheap, just loud sounds, bad jumpscares, useless gore and clichés. The only kind of scary scenes is the ones where they litterally just re-did a scene from the first one.… Expand

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geo333Dec 4, 2015

Sinister 2 is a sequel to the surprise hit, however this film doesn't in any form resemble the word sequel. This "Horror" movie doesn't improve what the first one had in its creepiness, soundtrack and above all story-line; as at times thisSinister 2 is a sequel to the surprise hit, however this film doesn't in any form resemble the word sequel. This "Horror" movie doesn't improve what the first one had in its creepiness, soundtrack and above all story-line; as at times this film story-line is all over the place.Overall, Sinister 2 will leave fans of the predecessor and horror fans alike disappointed.… Expand

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BritishWolfSep 15, 2015

Not nearly as mysterious or disturbing as the first film, but the story and character development was decent. If the horror/ creepiness was more refined, I could easily have given this film a 7 or 8.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 14, 2016

A disgusting and dumb sequel to the original Sinister got me thinking: "Why do we even need a sequel in the first place? I mean it was just fine with the original Sinister."

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calebowensmallJan 23, 2016

It's more like an 8.5. There were things that we're better in the 1st, and things that were better in this film. I really liked this film, and it's worth watching. It was scary and more disturbing than the first, and I loved the increase inIt's more like an 8.5. There were things that we're better in the 1st, and things that were better in this film. I really liked this film, and it's worth watching. It was scary and more disturbing than the first, and I loved the increase in violence and blood, but I wouldn't want a third film, even though I loved both.… Expand

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lucbevibrasilApr 24, 2016

Sinister 2 brings some things from the first film and unfortunately nothing works well and is not scary. A sequence serves to expand the original, not regressed it.

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KayVen17Dec 21, 2016

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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik

Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

Mein persönlicher Score = 80/100
Mein User Score = 8/10

Lohnenswert? = Ja!
Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Ich hoffe es kommt eine.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpDec 8, 2016

There's actually a solid story at the center of this but it gets lost in slapdash scare scenes and a nonsensical, anti-climactic ending. If the movie had focused a bit more on the boys and especially the one's specific alienation from theThere's actually a solid story at the center of this but it gets lost in slapdash scare scenes and a nonsensical, anti-climactic ending. If the movie had focused a bit more on the boys and especially the one's specific alienation from the abuse at the hands of his father, there could have maybe been something special here.… Expand