---
title: "Sinister"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sinister-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 288250
imdb_id: "tt1841835"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sinister (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sinister-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Sinister".
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Sessions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donna Hamblin** as *Emily*
- **Donny Versiga** as *Sam*
- **Lucien Eisenach** as *Gerard Prewitt*
- **Isabelle Stephen** as *First Victim*
- **Tim Tanner** as *Businessman*
- **Brianna Barnes** as *Jacob Randall*
- **Luc Bernier** as *Ghost hunter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sinister online?
Sinister is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Sinister?
Sinister was directed by Steve Sessions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sinister — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288250)
- [Sinister (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinister_(film))
- [Sinister — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinister)
- [Sinister (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82507-sinister/cast)
- [프라임 비디오: Sinister](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0H63EH9R5S80FUAC0O0MAK4L48)
- [Sinister (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/)

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