Sinister (2012)

Once you see him, nothing can save you.

Sinister (2012) poster

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.

Director: Scott Derrickson
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Young
Cinematography: Christopher Norr
Editing: Frédéric Thoraval
Production: Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films, Summit Entertainment
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English, Português, Français, Brezhoneg
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $83M
Original Language: en

Themes

Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Occult Cult Rituals and Darkness, Occult Summoning and Evil Presence, Occult Rituals and Satanism

Keywords

drowning, pennsylvania, usa, writing, child murder, snuff, tape, home movie footage, murder, massacre, power outage, held captive, hanging, death, car fire, novelist

Trailer

Sinister Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinister about?
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.
Who directed Sinister?
Sinister was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who stars in Sinister?
Sinister stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson, Clare Foley.
How long is Sinister?
Sinister has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Sinister?
Sinister is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Sinister?
Sinister had a budget of $3M.
How much did Sinister gross?
Sinister grossed $83M worldwide.
Where was Sinister produced?
Sinister was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of Sinister?
The themes of Sinister include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Occult Cult Rituals and Darkness, Occult Summoning and Evil Presence, Occult Rituals and Satanism.