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Sinister Movie Review

Name: Sinister Movie Review
Item: Sinister
Rating: 4
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " Sinister"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 45 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 12-10-2012

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Similar To: The Man With The Iron Heart, Zombieland 2, Zombies Vs. Robots, Ballerina (2024)

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CAST & CREW

Ethan Hawke

James Ransone

Alex Ullrich

Scott Derrickson

Christopher Young

Jason Blum

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Producer:

Jason Blum

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

Music Director:

Christopher Young

Editor:

Frederic Thoraval

Director:

Scott Derrickson

Costume Designer:

Abby O\'Sullivan

Art Director:

John El Manahi

Sound Designer:

Marc Aramian

Dane A Davis

First Assistant Director:

Gerard DiNardi

Second Assistant Director:

Erica Fishman

Director of Photography:

Christopher Norr

Executive Producer:

Charles Layton

Scott Derrickson

Line Producer:

Gerard DiNardi

Associate Producer:

Bailey Conway

Rick Osako

Jessica L Hall

Jeanette Brill

Visual Effects Producer:

Tim Jacobsen

Casting Director:

Ruth Salen

Sheila Jaffe

empty:

Paul Hackner

Matthew Iadarola

Visual Effects Supervisor:

David Altenau

Story Writer:

Scott Derrickson

C Robert Cargill

Foley Artist:

Alex Ullrich

Production Designer:

David Brisbin

Set Decorator:

Sarah Dennis

Makeup Artist:

Lauzanne Nel

Hair Stylist:

Sonia Castleberry

Sarah Hindsgaul

Post Production Supervisor:

James K Jensen

Special Effects Coordinator:

Phil Beck Jr

Special Effects Technician:

Peter Appold

John Howell

Stunt Coordinator:

Rob King

Manny Siverio

Visual Effects Coordinator:

Diane Macke

Visual Effects Artist:

Evan Underwood

Sound Mixer:

Jack Huston

Boom Operator:

Thomas W Jordan

Supporting Actor:

James Ransone

Ethan Hawke

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Plot

Following a middling response to two of his successive novels, crime writer Ellison Oswalt decides to write a biography about some mysterious killings. However, the more he researches about the case, the more he realizes what danger he is putting his family into. Can Ellison get out of trouble before it is too late?

Star Performances

Writers Scott Derrickson and C Robert Cargill can pat their backs for creating an absolute stunner out of a rather cliched trope.

As actors, Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, and Clare Foley are standout performers. Clare Foley’s simple, but sinister appearance is sure to make even the most stone-hearted jump up in horror!

Analysis

A horror film that makes you shiver at the mention of it. This is a dream only a few can afford. However, based on his own experience, writer C Robert Cargill convinced Scott Derrickson to make a horror film that makes you scream your heart out! But then, we forget that this is the same Scott Derrickson, who created some underrated gems like ‘Hellraiser’ and ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ as well.

Never could anybody imagine that a nightmare would create such a masterpiece like this. ‘Sinister’ does not have a path-breaking script in its kitty. Yet, it sends shivers down your spine. The best part, it does not need the gore to do the trick. All it needs are some old, Super 8 cameras, and seemingly naïve children, who do the dirty job. Yes, that is what the makers employed to make the supernatural drama convincing, and super scary! If you do not leave the hall without feeling jittery, you haven’t seen the film at all!

‘Sinister’ is a horror film that is both creepy and disturbing. Yes, this film uses some of the regular tropes, including the jump scares. However, it focuses more on the psychology of the characters, rather than the traditional methods. The usage of Super 8 cameras and the incidents recorded in the same is a technique that may remind some of ‘Paranormal Activity’. However, ‘Sinister’ takes that a notch higher, making some viewers run for cover!

What's There?

Superb writing by Scott Derrickson and C Robert Cargill
Brilliant execution by Scott Derrickson
Great performances from Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Clare Foley, and Nick King

What's Not There?

Predictable Plot

Verdict

‘Sinister’ is one horror film that none expected to sign up for. It starts like a normal investigative thriller, but the real horror creeps up slowly. By the time you grasp the reality, ‘Sinister’ has the viewers in its grip, both literally and figuratively. If you’re a fan of authentic horror films, just go and watch this!

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