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Sinister
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Movie · 2012

Sinister

Once you see him, nothing can save you.

TMDB 6.9 / 102012110 min

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.

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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.

Directed by Scott Derrickson

Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Juliet Rylance

Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

James Ransone

James Ransone

Deputy

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Clare Foley

Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario

Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

Victoria Leigh

Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

Blake Mizrahi

Blake Mizrahi

Christopher Miller

Cameron Ocasio

Cameron Ocasio

BBQ Son / Killer

Danielle Kotch

Danielle Kotch

Lawn Girl

Ethan Haberfield

Ethan Haberfield

Pool Party Boy

Nicholas King

Nicholas King

Bughuul / Mr. Boogie

Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley

Anchor

Rachel Konstantin

Rachel Konstantin

Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)

Chester the Chihuahua

Chester the Chihuahua

Barking Dog (uncredited)

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