- Based on a Dream: 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 The Ring.
- Billing Displacement: Fred Thompson is billed third, despite only appearing in two scenes.
- B-Team Sequel: Scott Derrickson did not return to direct for the sequel due to his commitment to Doctor Strange.
- Enforced Method Acting: Ellison Oswalt's reactions to the Super 8 reels are Ethan Hawke's genuine reactions, not having seen them before shooting.
- Executive Meddling: 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.
- Franchise Killer: Jason Blum recently confirmed that the disappointing reception of Sinister 2 killed any plans that Blumhouse had for a third film.
- What Could Have Been: Jason Blum had plans to do a Sinister/Insidious crossover called Insinister but the sequel's poor reception killed those plans.
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