Review of Sinister (2012) by Gregg R — 27 Aug 2013

Occasionally chilling, definitely creepy, one of the better horror films in recent memory.

This review of Sinister (2012) was written by Gregg R on 27 Aug 2013.

Sinister has generally received positive reviews.

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