Sinister 2011
“It's Not the House that's Haunted, It's You.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Steve Sessions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Sinister?
Topic: Film "Sinister". Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Topic: Film "Sinister".
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Source [1]: Sinister (2011) US release 05/03/2011. Genre: Horror and Mystery. Duration: 1h 27m. Synopsis: Conjure man (Lucien Eisenach) moves to town, Emily (Donna Hamblin) crosses him, brother (Donny Versiga) helps reverse hex.
Source [2]: Sinister (2012) supernatural horror film. Directed by Scott Derrickson, co-written with C. Robert Cargill. Stars Ethan Hawke as a true-crime writer. Discovery of snuff films depicting murders/supernatural events in new house puts family in danger.
Source [3]: Sinister (2012) American-Canadian-British horror film. Directed by Scott Derrickson.
Source [4]: Sinister (2012). Ellison Oswalt (true-crime writer) in a slump. Finds snuff film of family deaths
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sinister worth watching?
Sinister holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sinister and when was it released?
Sinister is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sinister?
Sinister was directed by Steve Sessions.
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