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Sinister

R
Movie
2012
1h 50m
English
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
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.
Rating
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6.7
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Sinister (2012) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
58

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Ethan Hawke
Ellison Oswalt
Juliet Rylance
Tracy Oswalt
Vincent DOnofrio
Professor Jonas
Clare Foley
Ashley Oswalt
Victoria Leigh
Stephanie Stevenson
Blake Mizrahi
Christopher Miller
Cameron Ocasio
BBQ Son / Killer
Ethan Haberfield
Pool Party Boy
Nicholas King
Bughuul / Mr. Boogie
Rachel Konstantin
Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)
Emily Brobst
Victim (uncredited)
Directed By: Scott Derrickson
Written By: Scott Derrickson (Screenplay), C. Robert Cargill (Screenplay)

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wardmuylaert says...
11 years ago
Decent at keeping up the suspense, but by all means don't watch the trailer. It tells the entire story.
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kayak says...
11 years ago
Mr. Boogie, that was scary. Great flick. Creepy moments. Entertainment guarantee. That's what's all about
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arunjeevi says...
12 years ago
Worth a watch just for the creepy atmosphere, suspense, great camera work and killer soundtrack.
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scootsy.sr says...
4 years ago
I love watching movies that make me feel things and nothing does it better than horror. The first half of Sinister was genuinely unsettling and created a very tense atmosphere. The second half was a bit of a letdown as they over explained and tried to show every loose thread being wrapped up. Heart rate is my favorite way to measure how frightening a horror movie is. Resting: 58 Average during Sinister: 91 Peak during Sinister: 122 Scare rating: 8/10
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Featured User Reviews

SheBlogger
6 years ago
Sinister (A Horror Movie): From a Commoner’s View

NO SPOILERS – SheBlogger hates spoilers :)



Okay…so here’s another horror movie review from the girl who is yet to be scared with scenes shot in the dark, gory murders and startling sound effects.



HeBlogger and I went to the More
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John Chard
6 years ago
Bughuul the Bastard!

After moving himself and his family into a new house that was the scene of a horrendous crime, true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke) finds a box of 8mm "snuff" films that suggest the murder he is currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose career dates More
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Gimly
4 years ago
Hits an absurdly high number of horror clichés, but manages to do it in a pretty successful manner. Features many more laugh out moments than you might expect from a horror of this type. Not sure if that's a pro or a con.

_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give More
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