* 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''.
* BillingDisplacement: Creator/FredThompson is billed third, despite only appearing in two scenes.
* BTeamSequel: Creator/ScottDerrickson did not return to direct for the sequel due to his commitment to ''Film/DoctorStrange''.
* EnforcedMethodActing: Ellison Oswalt's reactions to the Super 8 reels are Ethan Hawke's genuine reactions, not having seen them before shooting.
* 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.
* FranchiseKiller: Jason Blum recently confirmed that the disappointing reception of ''Sinister 2'' killed any plans that Blumhouse had for a third film.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Jason Blum had plans to do a ''Sinister/Insidious'' crossover called ''Insinister'' but the sequel's poor reception killed those plans.