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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
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 13 votes HorrorMystery Released
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★ 4.6/10
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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
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★ 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.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use only provided info.
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

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“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • 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.
Keep in mind
  • 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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