Sinister 2
Horror
17+R
2015·1h 37m·Ciarán Foy·Blumhouse Productions·● Script read & verified
A horror sequel where a former deputy investigates supernatural murders similar to those that killed his friend, a true crime writer. He encounters a mother...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Children are central to the horror plot and are shown watching disturbing murder footage
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
The film features a rural Christian family whose faith is tested by supernatural evil, with the mother Courtney seeking refuge in a church and turning to prayer for protection. Christian imagery and the struggle between good and evil are woven throughout the horror narrative.
Community Notes
- Horror films depicting children in supernatural danger may concern some family advocacy groups
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows protective parental instincts as mother fights to keep custody
- ✓Depicts someone helping strangers in need without expecting reward
Cast:James RansoneShannyn SossamonRobert Daniel SloanDartanian SloanTate Ellington