Movie
Sinister
Overview
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
- 2012-10-04
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films, IM Global, Summit Entertainment
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt
- Juliet Rylance as Tracy Oswalt
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Professor Jonas
- James Ransone as Deputy
- Fred Thompson as Sheriff
- Clare Foley as Ashley Oswalt
- Michael Hall D'Addario as Trevor Oswalt
- Victoria Leigh as Stephanie Stevenson
- Blake Mizrahi as Christopher Miller
- Cameron Ocasio as BBQ Son / Killer
- Danielle Kotch as Lawn Girl
- Ethan Haberfield as Pool Party Boy
Crew
- Scott Derrickson - Director
- C. Robert Cargill - Screenplay
- Scott Derrickson - Screenplay
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