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1* BasedOnADream: The general premise, along with "Family Hanging Out '11", was based on a nightmare C. Robert Cargill had after watching Gore Verbinski's version of ''Film/TheRing''.
2* BillingDisplacement: Creator/FredThompson is billed third, despite only appearing in two scenes.
3* BTeamSequel: Creator/ScottDerrickson did not return to direct for the sequel due to his commitment to ''Film/DoctorStrange''.
4* EnforcedMethodActing: Ellison Oswalt's reactions to the Super 8 reels are Ethan Hawke's genuine reactions, not having seen them before shooting.
5* ExecutiveMeddling: The film was originally going to end with the camera pulling away from the box of reels; the studio were the ones who wanted the final jump scare.
6* FranchiseKiller: Jason Blum recently confirmed that the disappointing reception of ''Sinister 2'' killed any plans that Blumhouse had for a third film.

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