Sinister (2012)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
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.
- Released: 2012-10-04
- Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 6,230 votes
Directed by Scott Derrickson.
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
Where to watch Sinister
- United States: stream on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- Canada: stream on Crave, Hollywood Suite, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on Stan; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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