Where to watch Sinister(2012)

Where to stream Sinister

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Sinister plot summary

Once you see him, nothing can save you.

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.

Details

Release date

October 4, 2012

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Directed by

Scott Derrickson

Country

Canada, United States

TMDB rating

6.9 / 10 · 6,270 votes

Sinister trailer

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Cast

• Ethan HawkeEllison Oswalt
• Juliet RylanceTracy Oswalt
• Vincent D'OnofrioProfessor Jonas
• James RansoneDeputy
• Fred ThompsonSheriff
• Clare FoleyAshley Oswalt
• Michael Hall D'AddarioTrevor Oswalt
• Victoria LeighStephanie Stevenson
• Blake MizrahiChristopher Miller
• Cameron OcasioBBQ Son / Killer

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