Sinister
"Once you see him, nothing can save you."
Originally released in 2012. Sinister is a horror/thriller film. directed by Scott Derrickson.
Starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, and Vincent D'Onofrio
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 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (5,878 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$82.5M
27.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $82,515,113
Production Companies
- Automatik Entertainment
- Blumhouse Productions
- Alliance Films
- IM Global
- Summit Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinister about?
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 fi...
Who directed Sinister?
Sinister was directed by Scott Derrickson.
How long is Sinister?
Sinister has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Sinister released?
Sinister was released on March 29, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sinister?
The main cast of Sinister includes Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson.
Is Sinister worth watching?
Sinister has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 5,878 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.