Sinister (2012)

Ethan Hawke plays Ellison Oswalt, a true-crime author who stumbles onto a chilling discovery in his new home: a box of home movies that unveils a string of brutal murders, dragging Oswalt into a nightmarish mystery. It's a must-see with an enthralling performance by Hawke, further highlighted by director Scott Derrickson's expertly created tension, enriched by the unique use of Super 8 film footage for a gripping storytelling device.