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Sinister

Sinister

# Once you see him, nothing can save you.
Horror   Thriller   Mystery
📜 Overview: True-crime writer Ellison Oswald 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.
💵 Budget: USD 3,000,000
🌏 Languages Available: English , Portuguese , French , Breton
📆 Date Released: 2012-03-29
⌚ Running Time: 110 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.9

Beloved Cast

Ethan Hawke original image
Ellison Oswalt
Ethan Hawke
Juliet Rylance original image
Tracy Oswalt
Juliet Rylance
Vincent D'Onofrio original image
Professor Jonas
Vincent D'Onofrio
James Ransone original image
Deputy
James Ransone
Fred Thompson original image
Sheriff
Fred Thompson
Clare Foley original image
Ashley Oswalt
Clare Foley
Michael Hall D'Addario original image
Trevor Oswalt
Michael Hall D'Addario
Victoria Leigh original image
Stephanie Stevenson
Victoria Leigh
Blake Mizrahi original image
Christopher Miller
Blake Mizrahi
Cameron Ocasio original image
BBQ Son / Killer
Cameron Ocasio
Danielle Kotch original image
Lawn Girl
Danielle Kotch
Ethan Haberfield original image
Pool Party Boy
Ethan Haberfield
Nicholas King original image
Bughuul / Mr. Boogie
Nicholas King
Tavis Smiley original image
Anchor
Tavis Smiley
Rachel Konstantin original image
Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)
Rachel Konstantin
Emily Brobst original image
Victim (uncredited)
Emily Brobst

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