Sinister
“Once you see him, nothing can save you.”
2012•R•1h 50m•6.9•Released
HorrorThrillerMystery
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.
Director
Scott Derrickson
Writer
C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$83M
Languages
English, Portuguese, French
Studio
Automatik Entertainment
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
Victoria Leigh
Stephanie Stevenson
Blake Mizrahi
Christopher Miller
Cameron Ocasio
BBQ Son / Killer
Danielle Kotch
Lawn Girl
Ethan Haberfield
Pool Party Boy
Nicholas King
Bughuul / Mr. Boogie
Tavis Smiley
Anchor
Rachel Konstantin
Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)
Production
Company
Automatik Entertainment
Company
Blumhouse Productions
Company
Alliance Films
Company
IM Global
Company
Summit Entertainment
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Jason Blum
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