Sinister (2012)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
Dating from 2012, Sinister sits in the horror, mystery and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Scott Derrickson. The cast includes Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance and Vincent D'Onofrio. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Scott DerricksonDirector
- Ethan Hawkeas Ellison Oswalt
- Juliet Rylanceas Tracy Oswalt
- Vincent D'Onofrioas Professor Jonas
- James Ransoneas Deputy
- Fred Thompsonas Sheriff
- Clare Foleyas Ashley Oswalt
- Michael Hall D'Addarioas Trevor Oswalt
- Victoria Leighas Stephanie Stevenson
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Questions about Sinister
- What genre is Sinister?
- Sinister is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Sinister?
- Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Sinister?
- Scott Derrickson directed Sinister.
- How long is Sinister?
- Sinister runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is Sinister worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Sinister?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
