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Feature film — 2012

Sinister (2012)

6.91h 50mHorror — Thriller — Mystery

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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A high-signal pick with 6,325 votes.

Automatik Entertainment / Blumhouse Productions / Alliance Films / IM Global / Summit Entertainment

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Director: Scott Derrickson

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Cast & crew

Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt

Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Juliet Rylance as Tracy Oswalt

Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Vincent D'Onofrio as Professor Jonas

Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

James Ransone as Deputy

James Ransone

Deputy

Fred Thompson as Sheriff

Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Clare Foley as Ashley Oswalt

Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario as Trevor Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

Victoria Leigh as Stephanie Stevenson

Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

Blake Mizrahi as Christopher Miller

Blake Mizrahi

Christopher Miller

Cameron Ocasio as BBQ Son / Killer

Cameron Ocasio

BBQ Son / Killer

Danielle Kotch as Lawn Girl

Danielle Kotch

Lawn Girl

Ethan Haberfield as Pool Party Boy

Ethan Haberfield

Pool Party Boy

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