Sinister

6.9
High
2012•1h 50m

Directed by

Overview

True-crime writer Ellison Oswald 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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Ethan Hawke - Ellison Oswalt in Sinister

Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Juliet Rylance - Tracy Oswalt in Sinister

Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Vincent D'Onofrio - Professor Jonas in Sinister

Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

James Ransone - Deputy in Sinister

James Ransone

Deputy

Fred Thompson - Sheriff in Sinister

Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Clare Foley - Ashley Oswalt in Sinister

Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario - Trevor Oswalt in Sinister

Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

Victoria Leigh - Stephanie Stevenson in Sinister

Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

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Movie Info

Release Date

March 29, 2012

Runtime

1h 50m

Rating

R

Genres

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Director

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