"Sinister" - We Watched the Scientifically Proven Scariest Movie of All Time
Description
In our Halloween special, we dive into Sinister — the #1 scariest movie ever made, according to a scientific study that measured audience heart rates. We break down why this movie hits so hard psychologically, how its use of sound and visual dread creates a lasting sense of terror, and why it's considered one of the most effective horror films of all time. From the chilling Super 8 tapes to Baguul's eerie presence, we explore every detail that makes Sinister such a disturbing masterpiece.
Chapters:
00:00 How science proved this to be the scariest of all time
6:12 Crazy stories from on set
11:36 Ethan Hawke is so unlikable in this movie
24:30 The worst death in the movie
29:50 So you're telling me kids can pull these crimes off?
32:55 Horror movies mess too many kids up
36:56 Ethan Hawke was so close to a hit book
37:53 How good of a deal would it take to buy a murder house?
41:28 Breaking down the evil children's short films
49:43 Mr. Booger is pretty creative
51:47 The plot hole in the movie
54:11 They filmed Ethan Hawke's genuine reaction to the tapes
56:25 Back to Ethan Hawke being a terrible father
1:02:58 Our official rating & final thoughts
1:15:02 Cue the music
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