Sinister 2

Sinister 2 (stylized in marketing as Sinister II) is a 2015 supernatural horror film directed by Ciarán Foy, and written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. A sequel to Sinister (2012), it stars James Ransone, reprising his role from the original film, and Shannyn Sossamon. The film follows a former deputy as he attempts to end a malevolent deity's curse after encountering a family that has fallen victim to it, while a boy is tormented by the victims who once lived in the house where he now resides with his twin brother and mother. Unlike the first film, which used 8 mm film for its home movies and snuff films, Sinister 2 incorporates16 mm film, vinyl records, and ham radio broadcasts into its storyline. Sinister 2 was released on August 21, 2015. The film received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its jump scares, horror clichés and story, while Ransone's performance received some praise. It grossed over $54 million against its reported budget of $10 million.