

Sinister
2012-10-04 · 110 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Scott Derrickson
- Production companies
- Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films, IM Global, Summit Entertainment
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 82,515,113
Top 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
Rachel KonstantinMrs. Stevenson (uncredited)
Chester the ChihuahuaBarking Dog (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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