Review of Sinister (2012) by Janette G — 26 Dec 2013

The ending destroyed so much of the rating for me.

This review of Sinister (2012) was written by Janette G on 26 Dec 2013.

Sinister has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Sinister

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Grant D (13) on 02 Oct 2018

Sinister is an average horror film for the most part that isn't very scary…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Matthew A (1,056) on 07 Oct 2017

A pretty terrifying horror movie. Scarry sound effects and a good plot starring Ethan Hawke…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Jacob C (401) on 30 Jun 2018

Sinister is a new genre for horror, and this movie absolutely delivers a new horror icon…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Charlie J (1) on 30 Jun 2018

Sinister is a new genre for horror, and this movie absolutely delivers a new horror icon…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Johnny Gayzmonic (188) for Fanboys of the Universe (188) on 02 Nov 2018

Terrifying without being graphic and hypnotic in its encroaching dread, it's destined to be a classic…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Chris L (1,106) on 13 Jan 2018

Outright riveting, and terrifyingly spooky…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Late R (405) on 21 Oct 2017

Aptly named, a good deal of the film has a sinister feel to it with an interesting plot and authentic characters…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Alyssa M (106) on 26 Aug 2017

Good scary movies are extremely hard to come across. Although it's not perfect by any means it makes for a fun movie experience…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Sam N (736) on 30 Jan 2018

Good horror is a lot like hypnotism, if you don't trust it to lead you to where you want to go, then you are negating the whole reason you're…

Read Review

Review of Sinister (2012)

By Jacob S (752) on 24 Nov 2018

This movie had some of the most disturbing imagery that I have ever seen in my life…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Strange Days (1995)

By Martin D (1,305) on 20 Feb 2010

My main interest in seeing this was to see an early film by the director of The Hurt Locker (which I found to be rather brilliant)…

Read Review

Review of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

By Nicholas A (355) on 08 Jun 2015

How can the Arnold was bad in the first movie and the this movie he is good Also this was the same thing as the first one…

Read Review

Review of Fargo (1996)

By Nazgulero (109) on 05 Jul 2011

This movie won two Oscars...it must have been a bad year at the movies. The movie never can decide if it wants to be a comedy or a thriller…

Read Review

Review of Poseidon (2006)

By Walter Chaw (1,360) for Film Freak Central (1,643) on 09 May 2006

A waste of life, a waste of cash, and a step backwards somehow from the original waste of life upon which it's based…

Read Review

Review of Sleepers (1996)

By Steve G (1,301) on 12 Sep 2013

If Barry Levinson & Dustin Hoffman make a movie, it only works if Tom Cruise is involved. Brad Pitt doesn't cut it…

Read Review

Review of Cube Zero (2004)

By James M (2,946) on 20 Sep 2014

I was surprised to learn this series managed three films considering the simple premise but it works, and the third film is still good…

Read Review

Review of Tough Enough (2006)

By Kristy P (519) on 25 Mar 2011

Um, yeah...pathetic. Dennis Quaid BOXING??? Who's bright idea was this one…

Read Review

Review of Se7en (1995)

By Realcritics (1) on 01 Feb 2011

One of the best films of the 90s.Thrilling,outstanding with beautiful perfomances by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman.It's really disgusting,blood…

Read Review

Review of Dawn of the Dead (1978)

By Lawrence T (61) on 17 Apr 2017

Complete waste of film when compared to the original. Just what you'd expect from a modern remake…

Read Review

Review of Sliver (1993)

By Covet (2) on 24 Mar 2021

Sliver is Sharon's worst film…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Hereditary

2018

72%1,650 Reviews

The Judge

2014

67%866 Reviews

John Wick: Chapter 4

2023

78%170 Reviews

Logan

2017

82%1,785 Reviews

Hillbilly Elegy

2020

61%141 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

Ready Player One

2018

72%1,541 Reviews

Split

2017

71%1,218 Reviews

Mad Max: Fury Road

2015

83%1,378 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Sinister

2012

64%1,007 Reviews

Dear John

2010

58%715 Reviews

Adult Life Skills

2016

65%42 Reviews

A Rage in Harlem

1991

54%27 Reviews

Ed Wood

1994

76%806 Reviews

The Raven

2012

55%721 Reviews

Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

1999

86%296 Reviews

Freddy vs. Jason

2003

57%884 Reviews

Little Voice

1998

71%242 Reviews

Jackpot

2001

55%39 Reviews