Sinister 2

Focus Features | Release Date: August 21, 2015

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 181 Ratings

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Isaac_POct 16, 2015

Definitely not as good as the first film, but just as eerie, disturbing and well shot as it. The plot is a little contrived, but that's alright because the overall creativity of this film overcomes its small list of cons
7/10 good but notDefinitely not as good as the first film, but just as eerie, disturbing and well shot as it. The plot is a little contrived, but that's alright because the overall creativity of this film overcomes its small list of cons
7/10 good but not great add on to an already horrifying story
Must see… Expand

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JonLynchNov 14, 2015

Is a normal for a horror movie. First 2 points go to production, visual effects and stuff. The monsters are well-done and sort of scary. 1,5 points to plot, it is the same from the first, but the first has a good plot. it maybe isn'tIs a normal for a horror movie. First 2 points go to production, visual effects and stuff. The monsters are well-done and sort of scary. 1,5 points to plot, it is the same from the first, but the first has a good plot. it maybe isn't original, but it is different than the majority of modern films. 1,5 points for actorship, some of them are good, some not, but the main actor's, the kids and the father's roles are very well made, but the main girl's isn't. 1,5 points go for "doing what the movie is made to do", it is not made to entertain Queen Elizabeth, it is just a jump-scare movie. Last 0,5 goes for originality, it is not original, just a copy from the last. 2+1,5+1,5+1,5+0,5=7… Expand

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Tanmay1222Sep 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story and movie.A horror movie should be dangerous and frightening!… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deputy from the first film stops a family from killing each other under the instruction of some creepy ghost kids because they now live in the house belonging to the writer from the first film.… Expand

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