Sinister (2012) - Movie Review

Sinister is a movie that could have been a great franchise but was killed by a terrible sequel...but how good is the original?
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[@hyenaproductions2154]

I went into this movie blind, I watched it in the middle of the night by myself with the lights off, needless to say I had trouble sleeping that night.

[@theinfamous187x]

One thing that bothered me about the Sinister movies was that Bagul's design just straight up look like one of the members of Slipknot.

[@andrewcook1246]

Nailed it

[@JC_1997]

One of the better horrors of the 2010’s. Excellent cinematography, development of tension and acting imo

[@skijumpnose]

I mow my lawn the same way it happened in this movie

[@libradawg9]

What are you, some type of weirdo? NOBODY mows their lawn at night using a fucking flashlight.

[@benjaminkennedy5083]

In my opinion this is one of the best horror movies of the decade and incredibly underrated. I just love the amount of dread and mystery throughout

[@kedricmanson9873]

Yes! I enjoyed it. The second one was ok too although the first one was better by landslides.

[@extrememachine3293]

I thought it was bad, honestly it wasn’t even scary

[@my3rs307]

It's one the best horror movies period!

[@MrRAGE22]

My top 4 horror movies Paranormal activity Insidious The conjuring Sinister Might add a fifth one if I can find a horror film that was quite as an experience as those previous ones

[@angelothehorrorfan5013]

@@extrememachine3293 nobody asked for your opinion

[@Jonas-kh8xk]

Finally! It is frustrating at certain points, but I like the overall concept and the details of this movie, a lot of suspense rather than a jump scare pact movie. This one seems more genuine to me and it actually still creeps me out unlike some other modern day horror movies

[@TheCrazyHedgehogLady]

YES! I was so disappointed in Pact. I think this captured what the dismal Pact was trying to be. Definitely not perfect, but such a good and original little horror flick. It’s in my top 5.

[@boramustafabm]

Cody please do the final destination series. I would love to hear your comments on each film.

[@kevincharles1983]

I personally like them all except the fourth one. Such a low budget feel I couldn't even watch the entire film...

[@skyofthelivingdead]

I enjoyed this movie as it’s own one off. I just forget about the sequel. It’s one of the better movies of the 2010’s I think. I also love Ethan Hawke

[@christiangutierrez1340]

I think the scariest jump scare in history is the lawnmower scene

[@ColeEdits]

Sinister is by far one of the best modern horror movies made. There is NO OTHER movie soundtrack that makes me feel as uneasy, or literally UNCOMFORTABLE in the highest capacity, like Sinister's does. Phenomenal film. Creepy-As-Fuck.

[@BEATmyguest31]

The Shining and Sinister’s soundtrack are on a whole other level

[@DesiSJ]

The home movies in this film completely unnerved me. That's why its so high for me because I left the theater genuinely creeped out by them.

[@TripperGetem]

Sinister is probably my favorite horror movie of the 2010’s. Sinister 2 is underrated.

[@hughjass69933]

That's an interesting stance. I remember not liking Sinister 2 when it came out but I might give it a rewatch it's been a long time.

[@TripperGetem]

@@hughjass69933 hope you enjoy it more the second time. I see why people didn’t like 2 but I really didn’t mind it.

[@jimthar17]

@@TripperGetem I don't think Part 2 had the suspense or terror that the first one did. It seemed kinda like a generic retelling of the first movie. Plus most of it was in the daytime (if I remember) which isn't exactly scary either. Throw in the pseudo-love story, the abusive father plot and all that and it was just kinda all over the place. It wasn't a terrible movie but it's definitely and inferior one to the original. The original actually freaked me out at times.

[@AmericanGadfly]

I loved this movie, I guess I lucked out going into it blind.

[@romkvodi2064]

This guy doesn't like most of the good films, He likes only the trash. People here that listen to him about the reviews, just missing good movies.

[@yaboib7760]

I been waiting for the last 2 years for it. And nothing yet. 🤷🏽‍♂️oh well

[@TheCrazyHedgehogLady]

Dude, I’m right there with you! I eat horror movies for breakfast and those snuff flicks and the sounds in this movie are fucking haunting. They should’ve left it stand-alone without a sequel, but the original still stands fairly strong. Great stuff. (But I agree, the mini-subplot with the kid’s night terrors should’ve been cutting room floor fodder.)

[@ciaranj5639]

Absolutely hated Sinister Couldn't wait for it to end

[@kedricmanson9873]

Why?

[@benclawson821]

Thanks for the review. I love this movie, i've seen many horror films, this is one of the creepiest movies I've ever seen! The ending is deeply disturbing and left me uncomfortable. The 8mm film is so grotesque. Love this film. The only negative I have is "Sinister 2".

[@skijumpnose]

Great review Cody, It is a creepy one, Shame about the sequel, Wasn't really needed but tell that to Jason Blum!

[@kevincharles1983]

Fuck I watched the sequel and what a piece of shit. Didn't even know there was one. I watched it on Netflix thinking it was the original. I was duked! I think they obscured the " ll " to make people think they're about to watch the original! Lol. Fuck that movie

[@bradybarrett5354]

I thought the opening shot of the movie was a perfect way to start it. The snuff films were effective and I agree, the sound design and music were so good. But to me this is one of those movies that declines as it goes along. The more info I was told the less intrigued I became. I liked the look of the deity’s face but seeing him in a black suit didn’t work for me at all lol.

[@moviegeek1988]

This movie was intense! I love it!

[@nathantalksmovies2401]

This is one of the only horror movies that manage to scare me. The concept of children killing people creep me out and I always feel uncomfortable when I see the snuff films. The one that really unsettles me is the hanging one especially when we see who hanged them.

[@yoauntcarsey]

Omg cant wait to watch this. This is my all time favorite horror movie

[@Rcheek2299]

Nice

[@chadmcfarland9660]

I like grilled cheese sandwiches.

[@zachhall8043]

Chad Mcfarland I like grilled cheese

[@Rcheek2299]

I respect this movie more than I enjoy it.

[@Jiren261]

I adore the first half because it had the realistic element to it and was genuinly creepy, But as soon as it went supernatural all the scariness went out of the window (Supernatural horror never scares me) but I still really like it.

[@haileywiebold7786]

I have never seen this it looks interesting great review I'll have to watch it for myself

[@ryanmoorhees3658]

The movie could've ended on the shot of him being poisoned and the daughter in the background saying "I like that the movies are longer, Daddy." Fade from there to the box of home movies then fade to black and roll credits. That would've been much stronger - the last couple beats spoon feed you too much, with the beheadings, the drawing, the kids in the film staring at her, and of course - the monster carrying her into the film. Most horror viewers could've reached all of those conclusions without needing to be shown.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Nice to get your take on this modern classic (in our eyes). Oh and be on the look out for Gretel & Hansel far far better then we thought it would be. Wife and I think Cody you would really enjoy it. Thanks for this :) and best wishes for a fun weekend

[@penbeatssword7350]

I think this film would have benefitted from a few additional locations, like maybe instead of expodump cop the writer could have had more scenes researching in town and finding old neighbours or school teachers to chat to. Maybe a bit more focus on the kids and how they were being targetted. It was a pretty creepy film but a lot of things spoilt it for me, even stupid things like how he set his room up so anyone accidentally walking in will see everything he's working on XD I also agree that it would have been better to not have a villian icon and instead went for a more heartbreaking unseen supernatural effect on all the kids.

[@teonnaweakfall1606]

That intro cracked me up 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️ but it's so true

[@heatherryan3969]

The ending was one that I didn't see coming.

[@tiphanieseantay958]

Funny you brought up double toasted I just stumbled across that channel

[@jdcapone1487]

I never get tired of sharing my experience seeing SINISTER in theaters (I was in high school)… my date tells me last minute she hates scary movies so she bailed. I still wanted to see it so I went alone. There were a few scattered couples and groups in the theater. About an hour and 15 minutes into it, I’m shaking uncontrollably, my chest was tight, and I was hyperventilating. I had to get up and leave. As soon as I got outside I sat down thinking I was gonna pass out. I took a breather, got myself together, and drove home very on edge. The following weekend I went to see it again, this time with a group of friends… it was still terrifying but I was able to sit thru it. No movie has scared me as much as SINISTER did, and it’s definitely one of my favorites. Easily the best horror film of 2012

[@JustinShrader]

This has been my favorite horror movie for a long time. Babadook and Hereditary are right up there too.

[@Timelord007]

Great review Cody, as always a brilliant summary on the positive & negatives about the film my friend, Ethan Hawke is a very underrated actor, he's great in this, The Purge & Daybreakers. This is a tense & atmospheric horror film, I'd been out that house quicker than Usain Bolt can run 100m. The Postman delivers another awesome review.

[@kevincharles1983]

Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one doesn't mean you have to be one!

[@yaboib7760]

I seen the trailers back in 2012, I’ve always wanted to see it but never seen it UNTIL 2019. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I enjoyed it, one part scared tf outta me. Another part creeped me out because it was unexpected lol.

[@amstel5468]

Just make sure you turn the volume down when the lawn mower scene starts (gets me every time) 😬😬😬

[@kcyazzie132]

Dude! I use to love Spill.com so much! Hate that it went down, so many memories brought up listening to Spill. Glad I wasn't the only one listening. Great panel of critics.

[@HalconMileinario]

This movie is awesome! i love almost everything about it. Baghoul or whatever is the lamest thing about this movie and every time i rewatch this movie and see Baghoul in a scene is like watching Mike Thomson from Slipknot. Cool review!

[@aaronlark294]

One of the only movies that genuinely scared me. Loved it. And to be fair, they did leave lol

[@majinally3527]

i think i’m the only one that actually liked sinister 2😂

[@Rcheek2299]

Same

[@tman229]

I think the issue with the second movie was that it was done in many point of views to explain Bahgul's methods while people was expecting another one person point of view story where we are still slowly trying to understand how the deity works.

[@StarshineGoomba]

I remember really liking this one but haven't really had any desire to watch the sequel. Overall, it's pretty good. Lower on my list of all-time favorites.

[@amstel5468]

Don't watch the sequel 😯😯😯😯😬😬😬😬😬

[@ericwinkelman3619]

You should do a review for Green Room.

[@amstel5468]

Damn straight!!!!

[@rippindrummer666]

Finally got around to watching that movie and I felt meh about it

[@ericwinkelman3619]

@@rippindrummer666 tell me if you were in the same situation they were in you wouldn't be terrified.

[@dhansen1991]

Its been awhile since i saw this movie but of what i remember i thought bagul was the dog

[@Merit2397]

Heard about "Sinister" in passing. Maybe, I'll stream it when it comes to a streaming service that I own but I'm in no rush to see it. Especially since the paranormal side of horror has been done to death, pun intended.

[@HEYitzED]

I pretty much agree. Decent horror flick but the ending was a little predictable.

[@TheTruthfulAsshole]

8/10, very solid but could have been better. The sequel was a huge downgrade but the home videos in that are at least pretty good so 5/10.

[@tuffstripling6471]

Those snuff films in the movie freak me out as well

[@amstel5468]

The movie that got me back into Horror 🤙

[@tjarks124]

I am so glad I got to see this film without seeing the trailer thanks to you. I watched this review around a year ago and decided to watch the movie and skip the trailer. If it want for you I would of known everything that would happen. Thank you so much Cody.

[@ryancox9281]

My fourth favorite horror movie of the 2010's

[@Miika_Hakalahti]

I'm glad that you mentioned the music, because I think Sinister has one of the best horror movie soundtracks ever. The movie introduced me to the band Ulver, which is now one of my favorites. They made the song you played shortly, named Silence teaches you how to sing. I highly recommend listening to Ulver, for they have some great black metal albums, folk metal albums, soundtracks, ambient and electronic albums and (my favorite) a synth-pop album named Assassination of Julius Caesar. Only a small portion of their tracks are as unnerving as the song mentioned, so if that's not your thing, you have so much more to pick from.

[@NikkieTwix]

So agree with you on the snuff film part! So creepy and the music is fucking terrifying, so odd and just gets under your skin. I feel that way about the screeching violins in insidious too

[@TheHorrorMiserMontyG]

This was a pretty good horror movie that could have been better. I enjoyed those creepy stuff films as they gave the a very creepy atmosphere. Too bad the sequel ruin a good concept.

[@Timelord007]

Completely agree my friend.

[@kdub8305]

Bruh, as a fan of horror movies, a fan of YOURS, and an African-American woman, I approve that intro line 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CodyLeachYT]

Hahaha

[@calebsmith1557]

Smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ajsndknssidkisj840]

very underrated movie reviewer 😓

[@itzyaboybugz]

Aren’t they gonna bring together insidious and sinister ?

[@ActivistBatonVI]

Cody summed up my thoughts on this movie near perfectly, a lot of great stuff but not a fan of the supernatural elements.

[@AlexLeyba1]

Hell yeah, I love this one, one of top my fav horror films in the last 10 years, keep up the great work Cody 👌 I watch every video you put out

[@realityxposed1930]

So, I had a unique experience when I saw this film back in 2012. I was on a (sorta) blind date with someone (met them once before we went out) when I saw this movie. The person turned out to be a MAJOR creep 😅, so that added to the creepiness of this film for me. That, and combined with just the overall tone of the movie, has made this movie one of my favorite horror movies of all time ❤ I never saw the marketing for it, I went in not knowing anything about this movie, and I was pleasantly surprised. Great movie imo

[@mammamia8321]

Regarding the son, the son was supposed to be a bit haunted before the daughter ever "met" Baghul and/or the girl who lived in their house before Ellis and fam moved in. The son is sensitive and knows the house is pretty f'd up but doesn't know why and can't quite convey to his parents

[@J.T.Miller3000]

So the music in the snuff films is called Dark Ambience and it is what got me into making music. Not only chilling but beautiful and because of that I will always have this movie in my heart.

[@marcyoung6595]

Love your videos man, just subbed. Sinister scared me more than any other horror film I’ve ever watched. The opening scene of the family hanging from the tree still freaks me out to this day, and the music is truly terrifying.

[@TG5455]

(Cody's thumbnail) BLACK CHRISTMAS MADE ME DO THHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSS!!! DO BETTER BLUMHOUSE!!!

[@BebeLush2]

This movie scared the living hell out of me. I only watched it once, that was enough.

[@CollinLake]

11:52 ironically is exactly what happens in sinister 2

[@fmrc93]

Similar to the snake and scorpion, the dog was another form Bagul took

[@EllieEspnoz]

Stop watching trailers, Cody!!! I love this movie, I really do, but yeah, I don’t like the ghost kids scenes.

[@kcmet79]

Great review Cody 👍 Sinister had a lot of potential and some genuinely scary moments, unfortunately it stumbles in its third act. 6/10

[@mammamia8321]

Agreed about Baghul! 1000%

[@matsernn]

Sinister is great

[@leonzaduncan2438]

I liked Deputy So-So?

[@tman229]

You spoke about how it should of been how they first tried to choose the older son but settled for the daughter... Once you watch the second movie, you would understand that it was exactly what had happened.

[@shanedogg209]

in Poltergeist the white family leaves the haunted house and it follwed them. its cheaper to keep the haunted house.

[@lifeofbraydenmcconnell7270]

Me: Damn I wanna watch it KZbin Movies: Slumber Me: You fucking up KZbin

[@MrLando0]

They use a Boards of Canada song during the snuff videos, which is dope

[@ZyanFoss]

one of my favorite horror films, wish they made more with sound design like that

[@TG5455]

I remember Spill's cartoon videos about them talking about the movies that they watched, those videos we're entertaining.

[@Robalexe]

Insidious is definitely better than Sinister.

[@IamSnoogans]

I saw this one in the theater. I immediately went to the restroom after it was over. A guy from my screening walked in at the same time as me and used the urinal next to mine. After a long silence, he shook his head and said: "Fucking lawnmower..." I nodded in agreement.

[@jimthar17]

As far as Donofrio's character goes, There's one in almost every movie. I always call it, "the character with the book." There's always one character that somehow has a book that has all the answers in it. That guy that always comes in to tell you everything and, of course, he has "the book". It's usually the guy that lets you know HOW to beat the evil as well most of the time. That's Vince in this movie. That character typically dies in most of the movies. I don't remember if he died in this one. It's been a while since I've seen it.

[@lancescreepyreading]

I liked it and all I just felt Bughuul's plan was to confusing and complicated. If they move back into their previous home that completes the ritual to summon him and the murders then occur? I don't get it. Maybe I'm missing something here, but the overall plot just feels a little to complicated. I think the movie is ok, not as good as everyone claims, but not bad either.

[@jennifersixx3740]

Just watched part two again. It hits different. Domestic terror mixed with supernatural. It’s better than people think. The first one was Gold.

[@jamesbok8385]

the movie itself is alright, but it also introduced me to the dark ambient duo aghast...

[@captcrais101]

The boy's nightmares was a distraction for Baghul to go after the girl

[@MichelMawon4982]

You're right. I wasn't scared and I did find the super 8 films super creepy

[@hitmanhatton]

Was the sequel really that bad? I remember it as giving more of what the first movie gave us and expanding on it . The good parts were very samey But overall I was entertained by it.

[@amstel5468]

YES!!!!!! I didn't want to believe it because I love James Ransome in the first movie and I loved the first movie but the script was just dogshit 🤨

[@hitmanhatton]

How about reviewing the movie Slither?

[@krsc1506]

I think the "tormenting" of the other kid is part of the process. Seeing as how (spoiler): The other twin in the 2nd one was the one who seemed to be targeted, but then they flipped it, and had the other kid be the "actual chosen one". I like this movie. It's very creepy and a real blast. I like James Ransone. I hope we see more of him in the future. I also wish they had maybe gone with a cult, or a group/family of killers deceiving kids, and sacrificing to Baghoul, and making snuff films of their "work". That would have been cool, to have it seem supernatural then pull the rug out from under us. I don't think the second is terrible just kind of, meh. I do think the second went way too over the top with the snuff films, though. It was almost laughable. 🐊's?! nuff said, lol

[@TheCrazyHedgehogLady]

Katie Cook Right?! The snuff films in the original made me feel legit disturbed. The ones in the sequel pulled me out of the story and made new want to MiST them. As a rule, filmmakers, your “horrific murders” shouldn’t activate my inner Tom Servo. ;)

[@krsc1506]

@@TheCrazyHedgehogLady that's exactly right. The reason so they were so effective in the first was the way they seemed to be realistic, albeit brutal, murders. Something you could see one pissed family member actually doing to another.

[@JenMistress]

So, when you think of Sinister, you think of that story. When I think of Sinister, I think of the X-Men villain, Mister Sinister. But that might be because this is the first I've heard of this. 2012, was too much going on in my life, wasn't able to keep up that well with movies. Does sound interesting, may have to check it out. Thank you, Cody.

[@dalestrunk1749]

I can’t wait for Autopstream this weekend brother! Keep it up

[@martinc8325]

Do I hear Killing Floor music?

[@Tightt88]

I like how the movie hide Bghoul. It made him more mysterious and creepy. You didn’t know what he was capable of.

[@AMERICANZOMBIETODAY]

Fair Review

[@vermin_scourge]

Now review the second movie

[@amstel5468]

Nooooooooooooooooo....

[@jasonbennett9825]

Rank the Freddy gloves.

[@libradawg9]

I paused at 2:31 to say how fucking much I agree. This is the definition of a 2.5 out of four stars rating. Entertaining, rich material, saturated with exploring dark creaky rooms and jump scares.

[@Tightt88]

This is the best movie review channel on KZbin.

[@Pistol1783]

Great review Cody!!! I love this movie always wanted u to review it!! Your criticisms are valid for sure.

[@seanstrange1192]

this movie is what insidious was trying to be

[@Robalexe]

Except Insidious is better

[@ksfallenangel5770]

that intro is pretty funny considering that leaving the house is what kills them.