2012 · Horror / Thriller / Mystery
Sinister
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
- 6.9/10 · 6,233 votes
- 1h 50m
- October 4, 2012
- English
Directed by Scott Derrickson
About Sinister
Sinister is a 2012 horror, thriller, and mystery film directed by Scott Derrickson. It runs 1h 50m. It was released on October 4, 2012.
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English, Portuguese, French, and Breton. Production countries include Canada and United States of America.
The average rating is 6.9 out of 10, based on 6,233 TMDB votes.
Sinister Details
- Title
- Sinister
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 6.9/10 from 6,233 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, French, and Breton
- Countries
- Canada and United States of America
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Writers
- C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Box office
- $82,515,113
- Keywords
- drowning, pennsylvania, usa, writing, child murder, snuff, tape, home movie footage, murder, massacre, power outage, held captive, hanging
Sinister Release Date
Sinister was released on October 4, 2012. More 2012 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
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Sinister Cast
Ethan HawkeEllison Oswalt
Juliet RylanceTracy Oswalt
Vincent D'OnofrioProfessor Jonas
James RansoneDeputy
Fred ThompsonSheriff
Clare FoleyAshley Oswalt
Michael Hall D'AddarioTrevor Oswalt
Victoria LeighStephanie Stevenson
Blake MizrahiChristopher Miller
Cameron OcasioBBQ Son / Killer
Danielle KotchLawn Girl
Ethan HaberfieldPool Party Boy
Nicholas KingBughuul / Mr. Boogie
Tavis SmileyAnchor
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