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Sinister

Once you see him, nothing can save you.

  • Movie
  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 50m

Directed by Scott Derrickson

6.9

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6.9 out of 10 from 6,332 votes

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Overview

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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Cast and crew

  • Ethan Hawke

    Ethan HawkeEllison Oswalt

  • Juliet Rylance

    Juliet RylanceTracy Oswalt

  • Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent D'OnofrioProfessor Jonas

  • James Ransone

    James RansoneDeputy

  • Fred Thompson

    Fred ThompsonSheriff

  • Clare Foley

    Clare FoleyAshley Oswalt

  • Michael Hall D'Addario

    Michael Hall D'AddarioTrevor Oswalt

  • Victoria Leigh

    Victoria LeighStephanie Stevenson

  • Blake Mizrahi

    Blake MizrahiChristopher Miller

  • Cameron Ocasio

    Cameron OcasioBBQ Son / Killer

  • Danielle Kotch

    Danielle KotchLawn Girl

  • Ethan Haberfield

    Ethan HaberfieldPool Party Boy

  • Nicholas King

    Nicholas KingBughuul / Mr. Boogie

  • Tavis Smiley

    Tavis SmileyAnchor

  • Rachel Konstantin

    Rachel KonstantinMrs. Stevenson (uncredited)

  • Chester the Chihuahua

    Chester the ChihuahuaBarking Dog (uncredited)

Director
Scott Derrickson
Writer
C. Robert Cargill and Scott Derrickson
Music
Christopher Young
Cinematography
Christopher Norr