Sinister

Ethan Hawke

A true-crime writer moves into a house where ghastly murders took place to gather material for his new book...and there his troubles began.

Slick and generally satisfying thriller in the current mode BUT far too much use was made here of darkness. There were scenes 10 minutes long with minimal lighting (eg. a weak flashlight, distant lamps) which became aggravating. I know that scary happens better in the dark but this guy went overboard. 

Cast was good, the reveal standard-issue; there were a few creepy moments...this film delivered the goods teenagers desire.

5