Sinister

Sinister

Sinister

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Sinister

"Once you see him, nothing can save you."

2012

1h 50m

6.9(5844 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Mystery

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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Production Companies

Automatik Entertainment

Blumhouse Productions

Alliance Films

Summit Entertainment

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Ethan Hawke

Acting

Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Juliet Rylance

Acting

Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

Vincent D'Onofrio

Acting

James Ransone

Deputy

James Ransone

Acting

Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Fred Thompson

Acting

Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Clare Foley

Acting

Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario

Acting

Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

Victoria Leigh

Acting

Blake Mizrahi

Christopher Miller

Blake Mizrahi

Acting

Cameron Ocasio

BBQ Son / Killer

Cameron Ocasio

Acting

Danielle Kotch

Lawn Girl

Danielle Kotch

Acting

Ethan Haberfield

Pool Party Boy

Ethan Haberfield

Acting

Nicholas King

Bughuul / Mr. Boogie

Nicholas King

Acting

Tavis Smiley

Anchor

Acting

Rachel Konstantin

Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)

Rachel Konstantin

Acting

Chester the Chihuahua

Barking Dog (uncredited)

Chester the Chihuahua

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