Sinister
2012 film by Scott Derrickson
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| 2020 | A study by Broadband Choices named Sinister the scariest film ever made, based on viewer heart rate analysis. |
| August 21 2015 | Sinister 2, the sequel to the original film, is released in theaters. |
| April 17 2014 | Ciaran Foy is officially announced as the director for the Sinister sequel, with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Charles Layton, Xavier Marchand and Patrice Théroux confirmed as executive producers through eOne Entertainment. |
| March 2013 | Scott Derrickson begins discussions about co-writing the sequel to Sinister with C. Robert Cargill. |
| February 19 2013 | Film 'Sinister' released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the US, including additional features like 'True Crime Criminals' and 'Living in a House of Death'. |
| February 19 2013 | Sinister was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States, accompanied by director and writer commentaries and special features. |
| February 11 2013 | Film 'Sinister' released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the UK, accompanied by two commentaries from director Scott Derrickson and writer C. Robert Cargill. |
| February 11 2013 | The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United Kingdom, including two commentaries and additional features. |
| 2012 | Release of the horror film Sinister, directed by Scott Derrickson, which received mixed to positive critical reviews. |
| 2012 | Sinister was also screened at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, further establishing its international horror film circuit reputation. |
| 2012 | The film was featured at the London FrightFest in the United Kingdom, expanding its international festival presence. |
| 2012 | Sinister premiered at the SXSW festival in the United States, showcasing the film to audiences for the first time. |
| October 12 2012 | Sinister was released in the United States, expanding its theatrical distribution. |
| October 12 2012 | Film was released in the United States. |
| October 5 2012 | Film was released in the United Kingdom. |
| March 10 2012 | Sinister premiered at the SXSW film festival. |
| 2011 | Screenwriter Cargill revealed that the main character's name, Ellison Oswalt, was inspired by writer Harlan Ellison and comedian/writer Patton Oswalt, whose books are kept on Cargill's personal shelves. |
| 2011 | Principal photography for Sinister began in Autumn on Long Island, New York, with a production budget of $3 million. |
| September 2011 | Principal photography for Sinister began in autumn, with Ethan Hawke and Juliet Rylance signed on as lead actors. The Super 8 segments were filmed first using authentic Super 8 cameras and film stock to maintain visual authenticity. |
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