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Sinister

2012, English. Directed by Scott Derrickson.

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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.

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Runtime
1h 50m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 6,304 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
4 October 2012
Country
Canada, United States of America
Written by
C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
Budget
$3M
Box office
$88M
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Is Sinister worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 6,304 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sinister?

Sinister runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).

Does Sinister have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Sinister. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is Sinister suitable for kids?

Sinister is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Where can I watch Sinister?

Sinister is streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

What movies are like Sinister?

If you liked Sinister, try The Awakening, Lady in White, The Taking of Deborah Logan.

Who directed Sinister?

Sinister (2012) was directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio.

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