Sinister is a 2012 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill and Derrickson). The movie follows true-crime writer Ellison Oswald, played by Ethan Hawke, who moves his family into a new home where he discovers a box of Super 8 home movies depicting gruesome murders. As he investigates the murders, he begins to uncover supernatural elements and realizes that living in the house may be fatal. The film features several key elements, including:

• Super 8 Films: The films that Ellison discovers depict families being murdered in various ways, including having their throats slit in bed, being burnt to death in a car, being drowned in their pool, being run over by a lawn mower, and the hanging that opened the movie.

• Supernatural Elements: As Ellison investigates the murders, he begins to uncover supernatural elements that hint at the presence of a demonic force.

• Family in Danger: Ellisons investigation puts his family in danger as they become increasingly involved in the supernatural events).

Sinister is considered an undeniably scary movie with some terrifying, startling moments. However, it also contains some genuinely scary, tense, and shocking moments, including images of gruesome murders shown on Super 8 film footage. The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its scares and performances, while others criticize its jumbled themes and lack of coherence.