I went to an early screening of this movie when I lived in Sacramento. I blinked during the lawnmower scene. Right as the scare happened. The entire theater recoiled in horror. I saw Ethan reel back. Life.
The only way I justify the jump scare ending is to imply that by watching the movie the audience has also allowed Bughuul to enter into their homes as well.
@@ArtHazard Agreed. Maybe a shot of his face appearing in the dark telling the audience to "shhhhh" would've been a better way to convey a message like that. But, I do think if they just cut that entire sequence and instead ending on the murders of the Oswalts, it would've been a lot more impactful.
So glad you mentioned the awful jump scare at the end. I to think this is one of the best horror films in years, but am seriously disturbed by how stupid that jump scare is.
You should check out the video I did on Blumhouse where I talk about their jumpscare abuse. Thankfully they have lessened on it quite significantly since I made the video.
I know man! I was so into the movie until the scene where the demon goes out of frame in the video and appears in the real world it took me right out of it with how forced and predictable it was
Speaking of that. When I was a younger back in 2013 or so, I saw various clips on TH-cam of this movie and was terrified by the jump scare from the end, it was what made me afraid of this movie as a kid, but now I like it
I thought this was underrated too. This was waaaay better than the Jason, Freddie, or Rob Zombie remakes. I got this on blu ray for 8 bucks including cabin in the woods and the exorcism. That was a steal!
That's the problem with movie studios, always thinking that most people only want to see gore and jump scares, not an effective horror movie like Sinister. While there is nothing wrong with jump scares or gore in a horror movie, you also want to care about the characters as well. Otherwise, you'll get bored and zone out of the movie.
Well, if the shining was released in 1980, then the production of the film probably started in the late 1970s. Although, a 1981 release is probably too late to be a 1970s production.
@@kylepietrusiewicz2749 Ehh, I'd argue that the '90s began in Sept. '91 with the release of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and its parent album _Nevermind._
The first Sinister blew my mind when I first watched it, both me and my mom consider it one of the best horror movies we've seen. So obviously we were crazy excited to watch the sequel together. Real shame the sequel wasn't even close to being as good as the first one.
The reason i was fine with the jump scare ending in this (But not Sinister 2, spoiler) is because it did fit with the theme of Buhguul using film/photos as a portal into our world. Not only did Edison see video of Buhguul, but SO DID WE, THE VIEWER, it kinda inserts a layer of fear for the viewer (Course, not real, but still.) But yeah, i enjoyed it and this vid. Now, would love to see your POV on "The Gift", that surprised me this year.
When he says at the end with the jumpscare of Baguul to lighten the tension. Why would you want to lighten the tension you've worked so hard to achieve?
the lawnmower scare is so damn good. that timing just gets you everytime. even you are waiting and know it is coming but damn it still gets you. i do think the only "bad" thing besides mentioned ending jumpscare is that Bagel comes out into the real world at the end. Don't think he should have come out of the film.
This is easily one of my favorite horror movies. Even thinking about the movie gives me chills and if I am sleeping at night and it comes to my head I find myself staying up watching lighter stuff to make sure this film isn't on my mind until I go to bed.
I remember seeing this one in theaters. I didnt remember being impressed by it, and I dont recall much about it. All I know was that I felt the movie really tried and was genuine about it. I really felt the movie wasnt treating me as an idiot. That deserves props indeed
You did an excellent job explaining my favorite movie of all time. This film had me bouncing off walls. It had everything I ever could have asked for in a horror movie. Disturbing elements, true scare, meaningful characters, and most importantly, not a happy ending. I adore this film. Truly a cinematic masterpiece.
I loved this film on my first watch and have had others watch it whenever they claim they want to see a good horror film. The music The pictures The snuff films. I think I've purposely avoided it since my son was born though.
I had the unfortunate luck of watching this movie right before we moved into a new house. I thought it was really good--very atmospheric, especially the super 8 footage, with an eerie, unsettling score, and a great ending twist--but only after moving did I realize just how much it genuinely scared me. For the first month I was jumping at every little creak and nighttime noise, afraid to go into a room without turning on a light. One time I heard the wind blowing through the front door, and the sound it made was exactly like the moaning sound used for the score; the terror I experienced practically made my heart leap out of my chest. I've never been so grateful that we don't have any kids in the house. I really enjoy horror movies as a genre, but even the great ones don't tend to truly frighten me. Sinister, on the other hand, left me feeling real lingering fear and dread long after it was over.
Thats so random that the character in a horror movie as frightening as Sinister was named after Patton Oswalt(one of my favorite comedians.) By the way keep up the great work on the videos Cecil. I look forward to every Monday & as soon as I get home from work the first thing I do is watch your new video. Thanks for the hours of entertainment over the past year(since I found ur site GoodBadFlicks.) Your the man!
A couple of researcher actually did a study where they let a certain amount of people watch the most famous and successful horror movies in the past 30-40 years in a dark room alone. While they constantly checked their pulses, their fear level basically. And in that reasearch this movie actually scored the highest.
I love this movie, after years of being desensitized by gore and jump scares this one had me on the edge of my seat interested, scared and 100% invested. I jumped in surprise, because for once I wasn't expecting it, was flinching at the filmed deaths because they were so unsettling, it was just perfect. Until that last damn minute I wish he had done something else to ease that tension if he wanted to do it so badly. But as much as I love this film I'm so glad that they didn't make a franchise out of it.
One thing about Jason Blum that I really admire is the fact that he gives most of the creative control to the writer and/or director! Now Mike Flanagan can keep making the films that are loyal to his vision.
Wow... I truly appreciate this video about Sinister... and if I wasn't so terrified of horror films this would make me watch the movie. You know 'Children at Play' on the poster of Sinister 2 is actually a nod to an older film 'Children at Play' where in the lost scene they kill an entire group of children
this movie made me so uneasy i haven't watched it since its release in 2012. it was that effective. the way this movie sets up the eerie atmosphere along with the claustrophobic setting of the house. ntm the sound effects used in the film made this movie one of the most uncomfortable and easily the most disturbing horror film i've ever seen. i don't watch many horror films for most of the reasons brought up in the video. the jumpscares and the predictable nature of the film. but this movie was the perfect film for me. im glad i watched this video because i did not know about all of the practical and hidden effects. great video and great film.
I agree this movie is one my favorite horror movies of the decade and plus in my opinion it's great horror movie and it's far better then other horror movies we keep getting today which suck in my opinion anyways good review and i hope you have a good day and take care man
im right there with you lets just pray that the conjuring 2 is good its one if the movie sequels im looking forward to but im really tired of remakes sometimes disney is basically trying to remake all the old disney classics into life action movies but Cinderella was good but they may get stale after a while
Whenever I hear about a movie that is dark and slow and in a house, I think of House of Leaves. Man, if they would make that into a movie it would be fantastic! That is a perfect example of evil perspiring through every bit of the story, yet no monsters, no irrational behavior from the characters, no comedic relief... Yeah, who invented comedic relief and what the hell is it's purpose? In a horror film!
Another great review of a great movie. Definitely one of my favorites of the last few years. Speaking of Blumhouse, you should check out Joel Edgerton's The Gift. Not really a horror movie, but a great thriller and one of the best of the year so far.
2/3rds of the movie are excellent with the tension and buildup. The end is mediocre at best. Still one of the best horror movies in the last 10-15 years.
That jump scare in the end soured my experience with the movie. I rewatched this a few times and since I knew how it was gonna be in the end, I would stop it before the jump. I never liked horror to be honest. But it's not the genre I dislike in general, it's how the horror is presented that I don't like. I prefer a solid atmospheric, story and character driven horror than a jump scare extravaganza..
one thing i have to say about this movie , the real demon that lives in it , is the soundtrack, damn if it isn't the most evil hellishly music you'll ever listen to in your life, i just love this movie
I thought the jump-scare was supposed to represent the fact that the boogie monster was doing to us what he did to Ethan's character, that we brought him to life by watching something we shouldn't have. it would have been a lot better if they'd zoomed in on a paused video of him in the background and had him turn menacingly to the camera though, the tone shift was too much.
It's true actually... When you think about it, this movie doesn't contain that much actual gore and yet after my first watch of it, I remembered it as one of the most gory films I'd ever seen. Having watched it more times, I still consider it one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. The main character is also so compelling... I find myself screaming at the screen, exhasperated at his selfishness that ultimately leads to the death of his family.
PS. This series is really very good and is the sort of thing that I'd happily watch on the telly (& I rarely watch it because I find films like yours much more interesting). Brilliant.
The ending of this movie was straight gut punch. When he saw the bottom of the cup, I found myself with my hand over my mouth, repeating, "oh shit-oh shit" over and over....
I love this movie. I saw it in the theater and it's rare for me to actually go to the movies. I was very glad I did and bought it the day it came out on DVD. I'm a stickler for horror, and the best horror is implied as long as it has a good pace and doesn't take it's sweet ass time. This movie is near flawless and I've listened to horror novices and horror buffs nitpick at this movie since it's release, yet it's still one I go back to at least once a year. This "explore" video perfectly sums up the 99% of this movie that I love and solidifies that I'm not the only one who hates that fucking ending. A few of the things that I couldn't exactly put my finger on about why I love this movie you happened to pinpoint here. In the horror that I love, there is no room for humor unless it actually develops a character on some level. I don't want relief of any kind, please make me feel uncomfortable and on edge! Awesome summary and loved the inside scoop on this new classic horror film!
The first half of this movie is one of the most disturbing, suspenseful movies I've seen in a long time -- literally on the edge of my seat -- a feeling which was immediately destroyed the second they showed the stupid "monster"/"ghost"/"demon" thing. After that I just couldn't take it serious.
The music that plays during the scenes where he watched the super 8 film, reminded me a lot of Akira Yamaoka music. It's not exact, but it's in the same vein, and was probably composed in the same mindset, with the same intetion.
Dude, Sinister is a good flick and that's it. It's a well-acted, well-paced, legitimately scary horror movie. It is no part of bad, the sequel notwithstanding.
Decent horror movie, but one that would have benefited from not having the paranormal be a factor. The strong suit of the movie are the tapes, but Bughuul or how you spell his name is the weak link. Vincent D'Onofrio is one of my favorite actors, but his appearance midway through explaining about the deity didn't work for my part. Bughuul didn't need to be explained, because nothing is more scary than the unknown.
Completely agree! The movement Bughuul turned his head on the paused video it completely lost me, because before that I approached it as a mystery/thriller, and had no hit of it being a paranormal threat. I was trying to figure out the mystery, and suddenly "a ghost did it". That's disappointing. Suddenly there's NO rules and anything can happen. That, and also I simply don't find paranormal horror movies scary, as I don't believe in it, so I'm never immersed in the scares. IMHO kids being manipulated to kill their families by a real life psychopathic killer would be much, much scarier!
KosmiskRevolution you set yourself up for disappointment. A person somehow convincing kids to murder their families is a laughable idea. It was never going to be anything other than a supernatural entity and I don't know why you'd expect it. That's like going into The Ring or Lights Out and thinking it's just a person making others think they're a ghost a la Scooby Doo
I loved this movie. It was genuinely terrifying and disturbing lol. It was such a great horror film because it invoked genuine fear. Not nervousness but fear. I recommend anyone who hasn't watched this movie to watch it at night with the lights off.
You kind of brought up a very good point even though you didn't actually say it. The movie The Changling with George C Scott is one of Bravos most scary movies and someone said that what made it so scary was that there were not many special effects and it relied on "old fashion" tension building by writing a good story that focused on the people trying to solve a mystery with a "horror" or in this case a supernatural element to it where you get the entire story that is pieced together throughout the movie with a little twist and a completion where the ghost was somewhat avenged in a non gory way. I think many ghost/horror movies sometimes overuse special FX and don't get me wrong, there are always FX being used but there is an over reliance of them sometimes when they aren't needed and in the place of good story telling and sometimes there is both a good story that gets told with a lot of special FX and they mesh very well. I think the gore films get boring and don't get me started with the 1970 slasher films that followed the same thing ie The Toolbox Murders.
Love this movie so much. Creepy, smart, great soundtrack and likable characters. Robert Cargill was on spill.com and still visits his old reviewer buddies on double toasted on TH-cam. You are right, this is one of the greatest horror movies of the last 10 years. 2........ Not so much.
Very good blumhouse observation. I respect the company and what they have been bringing to the theater and cinema. Hate, the jump scare situations at the end, but I guess that's just their way of doing things now. Will you be doing a review on woman in black ? Love the channel!
Funfact: the eerie soundtrack was produced by (among others) Ulver and Boards of Canada. Some of the same tracks were used in the 2009 black metal documentary "until the light takes us". I assume the soundtrack and the design of the demon were both inspired by the same documentary.
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I went to an early screening of this movie when I lived in Sacramento.
I blinked during the lawnmower scene. Right as the scare happened. The entire theater recoiled in horror. I saw Ethan reel back.
Life.
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The music on the car snuff film was terrifying
Tommy Nelson I thought the same thing.
Yes! I think the snuff film music is my favorite part of this film. It’s terrifying but it still oddly draws you in, just like the films.
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"Silence Teaches You How to Sing" - Ulver
I downloaded that song and I bump it everyday I go do Lyft.....
Its ny the band Aghast
The only way I justify the jump scare ending is to imply that by watching the movie the audience has also allowed Bughuul to enter into their homes as well.
They could've done this in a more clever way than a cheap jumpscare.
Art Hazard Oh I agree no doubt.
@@ArtHazard Agreed. Maybe a shot of his face appearing in the dark telling the audience to "shhhhh" would've been a better way to convey a message like that. But, I do think if they just cut that entire sequence and instead ending on the murders of the Oswalts, it would've been a lot more impactful.
So glad you mentioned the awful jump scare at the end. I to think this is one of the best horror films in years, but am seriously disturbed by how stupid that jump scare is.
You should check out the video I did on Blumhouse where I talk about their jumpscare abuse. Thankfully they have lessened on it quite significantly since I made the video.
I'll check it out right now :) love your channel.
I know man! I was so into the movie until the scene where the demon goes out of frame in the video and appears in the real world it took me right out of it with how forced and predictable it was
It looks like a hand puppet . Like the actor didn't want to do something so stupid
Speaking of that. When I was a younger back in 2013 or so, I saw various clips on TH-cam of this movie and was terrified by the jump scare from the end, it was what made me afraid of this movie as a kid, but now I like it
The god damn mower scene......
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@@rockinHurley777 English, what's yours?
Shut the FUCK up
@@Cernunnnos 😂😂😂😂
and then they lazily reused that sound in the sequel >.>
I thought this was underrated too. This was waaaay better than the Jason, Freddie, or Rob Zombie remakes. I got this on blu ray for 8 bucks including cabin in the woods and the exorcism. That was a steal!
Rob Zombie's Halloween was better than a lot of people say
I think Rob Zombie makes pure shit. God his Halloween remakes were terrible
@@sickofthelies1627 The first one was great in my opinion. The second one.... Yeeeeaaaaah we don't talk about that
That's the problem with movie studios, always thinking that most people only want to see gore and jump scares, not an effective horror movie like Sinister. While there is nothing wrong with jump scares or gore in a horror movie, you also want to care about the characters as well. Otherwise, you'll get bored and zone out of the movie.
+Lamont Smith Perfectly well said, sir. You earned a Like.
+Nightmaroid and you said it so I don't have to. I'd say you earned your like.
I can't be the only one who was bored by the movie, can I? It left me with far more questions than answers-and some major plot holes.
The best parts of horror films is caring for characters, when the characters are good, you root for them to survive
The Horror Miser Monty G yeah I feel more fear when there’s tension
Since the first time I ever saw the ghost in this movie, I've been saying he looks like a black metal musician. Glad to know my instincts were right
+Dr. Forrester He reminded me of the slipknot guitarist Mick Thompson specifically even though he wears a mask not corpse paint.
***** That's a good observation too
I thought he looked like Michael Jackson lol.
"GoodBadFlicks 'Exploring' videos are behind the scenes footage with the boring parts cut out"
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@Conrad Kujur "Everything sounds more profound when it's a quote."
-John Milton
"The movie was heavily influenced by 70s cinema; like The Shining, Blow Out, and Devil Times Five."
The Shining (1980)
Blow Out (1981)
Well, if the shining was released in 1980, then the production of the film probably started in the late 1970s. Although, a 1981 release is probably too late to be a 1970s production.
it was influenced by two classics at the tail end of the seventies!! til the end!!
@@nathanchalmers9857 congrats, it's still not a 70s movie you fucking mongoloid
We all know that decades start two years after they begin, the 70s didn't end until 82, the 90s didn't start till like 93
@@kylepietrusiewicz2749 Ehh, I'd argue that the '90s began in Sept. '91 with the release of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and its parent album _Nevermind._
The first Sinister blew my mind when I first watched it, both me and my mom consider it one of the best horror movies we've seen. So obviously we were crazy excited to watch the sequel together. Real shame the sequel wasn't even close to being as good as the first one.
The reason i was fine with the jump scare ending in this (But not Sinister 2, spoiler) is because it did fit with the theme of Buhguul using film/photos as a portal into our world. Not only did Edison see video of Buhguul, but SO DID WE, THE VIEWER, it kinda inserts a layer of fear for the viewer (Course, not real, but still.) But yeah, i enjoyed it and this vid. Now, would love to see your POV on "The Gift", that surprised me this year.
James Carlson totally agree I thought it was a great way to break the 4th wall as well as add an extra later to everyone’s first watch
When he says at the end with the jumpscare of Baguul to lighten the tension. Why would you want to lighten the tension you've worked so hard to achieve?
the lawnmower scare is so damn good. that timing just gets you everytime. even you are waiting and know it is coming but damn it still gets you. i do think the only "bad" thing besides mentioned ending jumpscare is that Bagel comes out into the real world at the end. Don't think he should have come out of the film.
i liked this movie, and i was surprised not more people did. i usually don't go for most modern horror, but this surprised me.
It's so funny seeing this now that the 2nd one is out and is non stop jumpscares and avoids everything that made the first one decent lol.
This is easily one of my favorite horror movies. Even thinking about the movie gives me chills and if I am sleeping at night and it comes to my head I find myself staying up watching lighter stuff to make sure this film isn't on my mind until I go to bed.
This is by far the best scary movie I've ever seen. The eerie setting is perfect. The tension is insane
love this exploring series =3
+lubasa spiegel Thanks!
I remember seeing this one in theaters. I didnt remember being impressed by it, and I dont recall much about it. All I know was that I felt the movie really tried and was genuine about it. I really felt the movie wasnt treating me as an idiot. That deserves props indeed
OH MY GLOB... the lawnmower scene in this film still haunts me! DX
I liked how it dragged until you forgot about it and then it hits you like a bag of bricks. That's how you do jumpscares right!
You did an excellent job explaining my favorite movie of all time. This film had me bouncing off walls. It had everything I ever could have asked for in a horror movie. Disturbing elements, true scare, meaningful characters, and most importantly, not a happy ending. I adore this film. Truly a cinematic masterpiece.
I loved this film on my first watch and have had others watch it whenever they claim they want to see a good horror film.
The music
The pictures
The snuff films.
I think I've purposely avoided it since my son was born though.
I had the unfortunate luck of watching this movie right before we moved into a new house.
I thought it was really good--very atmospheric, especially the super 8 footage, with an eerie, unsettling score, and a great ending twist--but only after moving did I realize just how much it genuinely scared me. For the first month I was jumping at every little creak and nighttime noise, afraid to go into a room without turning on a light. One time I heard the wind blowing through the front door, and the sound it made was exactly like the moaning sound used for the score; the terror I experienced practically made my heart leap out of my chest.
I've never been so grateful that we don't have any kids in the house.
I really enjoy horror movies as a genre, but even the great ones don't tend to truly frighten me. Sinister, on the other hand, left me feeling real lingering fear and dread long after it was over.
Thats so random that the character in a horror movie as frightening as Sinister was named after Patton Oswalt(one of my favorite comedians.)
By the way keep up the great work on the videos Cecil. I look forward to every Monday & as soon as I get home from work the first thing I do is watch your new video. Thanks for the hours of entertainment over the past year(since I found ur site GoodBadFlicks.)
Your the man!
+Rob “Rob56” 56 No, the correct pronunciation is 'you da man'! lol jk. But seriously though, Cecil is great and so is Good Bad Flicks.
Patton Oswalt murdered his wife.
4:05 Carach Angren. One of the best black metal bands I’ve seen live. Also, super fucking cool they took metal as an inspiration
Sinister: I LOVED it!
Sinister 2: Not as good, but not as bad as everyone says it is
The atmosphere of this movie and the first "Strangers" movie are impeccable and amazingly perfect!
Watched this tonight with mixed feelings about the "ending"...this review helped me appreciate it more
Love this film and I had to go and watch it again straight after watching this. Great job, again.
+Adz Benny Thanks!
+GoodBadFlicks I love your videos can you do a exploring eight legged freaks
A couple of researcher actually did a study where they let a certain amount of people watch the most famous and successful horror movies in the past 30-40 years in a dark room alone. While they constantly checked their pulses, their fear level basically. And in that reasearch this movie actually scored the highest.
The line at the end "I will make you famous again" is my favorite like in any horror film.
Using that Magic: The Gathering art of Recurring Nightmare at the beginning... classy ma boi
Very good point you make about horror in general, feeling uneasy for 90 mins is much better than jump scares with my pop corn all over the floor.
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I love this series
and that Opening scene of the movie ! !
OMG ! !
I love this movie, after years of being desensitized by gore and jump scares this one had me on the edge of my seat interested, scared and 100% invested. I jumped in surprise, because for once I wasn't expecting it, was flinching at the filmed deaths because they were so unsettling, it was just perfect. Until that last damn minute I wish he had done something else to ease that tension if he wanted to do it so badly.
But as much as I love this film I'm so glad that they didn't make a franchise out of it.
One thing about Jason Blum that I really admire is the fact that he gives most of the creative control to the writer and/or director! Now Mike Flanagan can keep making the films that are loyal to his vision.
Wow... I truly appreciate this video about Sinister... and if I wasn't so terrified of horror films this would make me watch the movie. You know 'Children at Play' on the poster of Sinister 2 is actually a nod to an older film 'Children at Play' where in the lost scene they kill an entire group of children
A studio made a good horror despite its best efforts
This is one of your better exploring videos. Great job Cecil and good luck.
This is one of the only movies that genuinely terrified me
This was such an underrated film
this movie made me so uneasy i haven't watched it since its release in 2012. it was that effective. the way this movie sets up the eerie atmosphere along with the claustrophobic setting of the house. ntm the sound effects used in the film made this movie one of the most uncomfortable and easily the most disturbing horror film i've ever seen. i don't watch many horror films for most of the reasons brought up in the video. the jumpscares and the predictable nature of the film. but this movie was the perfect film for me. im glad i watched this video because i did not know about all of the practical and hidden effects. great video and great film.
"If the sequel's a hit," yeah, about that...
I love how much you feature pictures of Carach Angren around the 4.00 mark. My favorite band
I love jump-scares but only if done properly and in moderation❤
Even while disliking movie, I still enjoyed your exploration of it. As always - good job man
just came upon your site and truly enjoy your reviews and insights into some of these passed over flicks.
Thanks!
Sinister was the first horror movie that properly scared me in a long time. I loved it.
I love how most directors have "dreams" that inspire movies, that are based movies that have already been made that they've seen
I agree this movie is one my favorite horror movies of the decade and plus in my opinion it's great horror movie and it's far better then other horror movies we keep getting today which suck in my opinion anyways good review and i hope you have a good day and take care man
This and The Conjuring are 2 of the best horror movies of the last decade for sure. I want to see more horror movies like them.
im right there with you lets just pray that the conjuring 2 is good its one if the movie sequels im looking forward to but im really tired of remakes sometimes disney is basically trying to remake all the old disney classics into life action movies but Cinderella was good but they may get stale after a while
That part about the executives being mad that groups liked the film puts a smile on my face 🙂
Whenever I hear about a movie that is dark and slow and in a house, I think of House of Leaves. Man, if they would make that into a movie it would be fantastic! That is a perfect example of evil perspiring through every bit of the story, yet no monsters, no irrational behavior from the characters, no comedic relief... Yeah, who invented comedic relief and what the hell is it's purpose? In a horror film!
Another great review of a great movie. Definitely one of my favorites of the last few years. Speaking of Blumhouse, you should check out Joel Edgerton's The Gift. Not really a horror movie, but a great thriller and one of the best of the year so far.
2/3rds of the movie are excellent with the tension and buildup. The end is mediocre at best. Still one of the best horror movies in the last 10-15 years.
the music(score) was BEYOND scary. I can still hear it.
That jump scare in the end soured my experience with the movie. I rewatched this a few times and since I knew how it was gonna be in the end, I would stop it before the jump.
I never liked horror to be honest. But it's not the genre I dislike in general, it's how the horror is presented that I don't like. I prefer a solid atmospheric, story and character driven horror than a jump scare extravaganza..
one thing i have to say about this movie , the real demon that lives in it , is the soundtrack, damn if it isn't the most evil hellishly music you'll ever listen to in your life, i just love this movie
This flick terrified/disturbed me. i love it. THIS is horror.
i always wish i'd seen this in the cinema. i feel like the opening shot with the hangings would've caused immediate walkouts.
I was literally shaking when I finished watching this movie. And since I'm the youngest child in my family, it was especially terrifying.
I thought the jump-scare was supposed to represent the fact that the boogie monster was doing to us what he did to Ethan's character, that we brought him to life by watching something we shouldn't have.
it would have been a lot better if they'd zoomed in on a paused video of him in the background and had him turn menacingly to the camera though, the tone shift was too much.
I was under the impression that Sinister's demon was based on Slenderman I read it on a Reddit thread. I'm glad I watched this, very cool!
It's true actually... When you think about it, this movie doesn't contain that much actual gore and yet after my first watch of it, I remembered it as one of the most gory films I'd ever seen. Having watched it more times, I still consider it one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. The main character is also so compelling... I find myself screaming at the screen, exhasperated at his selfishness that ultimately leads to the death of his family.
I loved this movie , can't believe they got that cast on a 3 million dollar budget.
Another perfect Christopher Young score
8 years ago I already left a comment, but I will leave another, to stick it to the algorithm.
PS. This series is really very good and is the sort of thing that I'd happily watch on the telly (& I rarely watch it because I find films like yours much more interesting).
Brilliant.
I liked this movie. I watched it before work one day, and was left with a "wtf did I just watch" mentality. I love when that happens!!
I again completely agree dude! Great job.
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The ending of this movie was straight gut punch. When he saw the bottom of the cup, I found myself with my hand over my mouth, repeating, "oh shit-oh shit" over and over....
Of all the channels that I subscribe to; you have the most interesting information on films. Keep up the great work 👍
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>Movie inspired by 70s cinema
>Proceeds to name two 1980s films
Great film, honestly one of the most terrifying film experiences I've seen
This movie features Gyroscope by Boards of Canada. One of my fave tunes.
I love this movie. I saw it in the theater and it's rare for me to actually go to the movies. I was very glad I did and bought it the day it came out on DVD. I'm a stickler for horror, and the best horror is implied as long as it has a good pace and doesn't take it's sweet ass time. This movie is near flawless and I've listened to horror novices and horror buffs nitpick at this movie since it's release, yet it's still one I go back to at least once a year. This "explore" video perfectly sums up the 99% of this movie that I love and solidifies that I'm not the only one who hates that fucking ending. A few of the things that I couldn't exactly put my finger on about why I love this movie you happened to pinpoint here. In the horror that I love, there is no room for humor unless it actually develops a character on some level. I don't want relief of any kind, please make me feel uncomfortable and on edge! Awesome summary and loved the inside scoop on this new classic horror film!
You should explore 'The Babadook'
I love you man, you have one of the best movie related channel on TH-cam.
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6:03 the music is what sold the movie to me. i found the artist and interestingly they went from like heavy death metal to spooky ambient musics
Very Nice. This was good. Liked getting more background on this flick. 👍🏻
I agree didn't need the jump scare at the end
The first half of this movie is one of the most disturbing, suspenseful movies I've seen in a long time -- literally on the edge of my seat -- a feeling which was immediately destroyed the second they showed the stupid "monster"/"ghost"/"demon" thing. After that I just couldn't take it serious.
The "ghost kids" ruined the suspense. The scenes with them are like from a bad metal video from the late 90s and early 00s.
Did I hear Evanescence during those scenes? Or was it Paramore?
Yeah I thought that was maybe one of the weaker aspects of a fucking killer horror movie
The music that plays during the scenes where he watched the super 8 film, reminded me a lot of Akira Yamaoka music. It's not exact, but it's in the same vein, and was probably composed in the same mindset, with the same intetion.
Dude, Sinister is a good flick and that's it. It's a well-acted, well-paced, legitimately scary horror movie. It is no part of bad, the sequel notwithstanding.
When did I say it was bad?
Great information on the movie. Loved this. Sinister didn't feel like they were ripping off another movie.
Never been more scared in my entire life. Scariest movie I’ve ever seen
Decent horror movie, but one that would have benefited from not having the paranormal be a factor. The strong suit of the movie are the tapes, but Bughuul or how you spell his name is the weak link. Vincent D'Onofrio is one of my favorite actors, but his appearance midway through explaining about the deity didn't work for my part. Bughuul didn't need to be explained, because nothing is more scary than the unknown.
YES.
I entirely agree to that.
Sorry but I disagree
Captain Mutton Obviously not omnipotent
Completely agree! The movement Bughuul turned his head on the paused video it completely lost me, because before that I approached it as a mystery/thriller, and had no hit of it being a paranormal threat. I was trying to figure out the mystery, and suddenly "a ghost did it". That's disappointing. Suddenly there's NO rules and anything can happen. That, and also I simply don't find paranormal horror movies scary, as I don't believe in it, so I'm never immersed in the scares. IMHO kids being manipulated to kill their families by a real life psychopathic killer would be much, much scarier!
KosmiskRevolution you set yourself up for disappointment. A person somehow convincing kids to murder their families is a laughable idea. It was never going to be anything other than a supernatural entity and I don't know why you'd expect it. That's like going into The Ring or Lights Out and thinking it's just a person making others think they're a ghost a la Scooby Doo
I loved this movie. It was genuinely terrifying and disturbing lol. It was such a great horror film because it invoked genuine fear. Not nervousness but fear. I recommend anyone who hasn't watched this movie to watch it at night with the lights off.
Oh my gosh... I never realised that the dog was a manifestation of the demon. That makes the scene TERRIFYING.
You kind of brought up a very good point even though you didn't actually say it. The movie The Changling with George C Scott is one of Bravos most scary movies and someone said that what made it so scary was that there were not many special effects and it relied on "old fashion" tension building by writing a good story that focused on the people trying to solve a mystery with a "horror" or in this case a supernatural element to it where you get the entire story that is pieced together throughout the movie with a little twist and a completion where the ghost was somewhat avenged in a non gory way.
I think many ghost/horror movies sometimes overuse special FX and don't get me wrong, there are always FX being used but there is an over reliance of them sometimes when they aren't needed and in the place of good story telling and sometimes there is both a good story that gets told with a lot of special FX and they mesh very well. I think the gore films get boring and don't get me started with the 1970 slasher films that followed the same thing ie The Toolbox Murders.
Sinister is one of my favorite horror movies!
I started laughing out loud when I heard the name of the “boogie man” of this film
Sinister is still one of the scariest movies that I've ever seen.
Love this movie so much. Creepy, smart, great soundtrack and likable characters. Robert Cargill was on spill.com and still visits his old reviewer buddies on double toasted on TH-cam.
You are right, this is one of the greatest horror movies of the last 10 years. 2........ Not so much.
If you haven't seen it yet, check out my video on Blumhouse. I talk about this a little more and why the sequel didn't work.
Very good blumhouse observation. I respect the company and what they have been bringing to the theater and cinema. Hate, the jump scare situations at the end, but I guess that's just their way of doing things now.
Will you be doing a review on woman in black ? Love the channel!
Upvoted, but I was looking for Baguul in the 1st scene. I got this recommended, and didn't want *every detail* of how it was made, explained to me.
Funfact: the eerie soundtrack was produced by (among others) Ulver and Boards of Canada. Some of the same tracks were used in the 2009 black metal documentary "until the light takes us". I assume the soundtrack and the design of the demon were both inspired by the same documentary.
The final jump scare is easily removable. That's the good thing about it, if you have editing equipment.