Sinister

Name: Sinister
Director: Scott Derrickson
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2012
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson

Once you see him, nothing can save you.

20121h 50m6.9(6,140 votes)

HorrorThrillerMystery

Synopsis

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 victi…

Sinister (2012) is a horror, thriller, and mystery film directed by Scott Derrickson. It stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, and Vincent D'Onofrio. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 6,140 votes.

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Director

Scott Derrickson

Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

James Ransone

Deputy

Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

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Where can I watch Sinister?

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Who stars in Sinister?

Sinister stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, and James Ransone, and was directed by Scott Derrickson.

How long is Sinister?

Sinister has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.

When did Sinister come out?

Sinister was released in 2012.

What genre is Sinister?

Sinister is a horror, thriller, and mystery film.

Is Sinister worth watching?

Sinister holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.