Sinister 2012
“Once you see him, nothing can save you.”
What is Sinister?
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a creative drought. He hasn't had a successful book in many years, and is in need of a new story to revive his career.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 4, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Studios
- Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $82,515,113
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
StanRent
JustWatch TV
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTubeBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsRent
Claro videoApple TV StoreAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoStream
Crave
Hollywood Suite
AMC+ Amazon Channel
Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel
Crave Amazon ChannelRent
Apple TV Store
CosmoGoAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreCosmoGoAmazon VideoRent
Google Play MoviesYouTube
MagentaTV
VideoloadBuy
Google Play MoviesYouTube
Sky StoreMagentaTVVideoloadStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsRent
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoBuy
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoStream
Shadowz
Molotov TV
Shadowz Amazon ChannelRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies
Canal VOD
Orange VODYouTubeRakuten TV
SoonerAmazon Video
VIVA by videofutur
Premiere MaxBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesCanal VODOrange VODYouTubeRakuten TVSoonerAmazon VideoVIVA by videofuturPremiere MaxStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsRent
Apple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoSky StoreBuy
Apple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoSky StoreRent
Apple TV StoreSky StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreSky StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoStream
MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon ChannelWith ads
Rakuten TVRent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesRakuten TVAmazon Video
CHILIBuy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesRakuten TVAmazon VideoCHILIStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsRent
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesClaro videoBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesStream
YouTube TV
MovieSphere+ Amazon ChannelFree
KanopyRent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Fandango At HomeBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
Trailer
Overview
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a creative drought. He hasn't had a successful book in many years, and is in need of a new story to revive his career. In an effort to find inspiration, Ellison discovers a disturbing snuff film depicting the deaths of a family. This discovery sparks his interest in solving the mystery, and he decides to move his own family into the victims' home. As he delves deeper into the case, Ellison uncovers old film footage and other clues that suggest a supernatural presence may be involved. This new information raises concerns that living in the house may be hazardous to his family's well-being.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate true-crime writer moves his family into a home linked to a series of gruesome murders.”
- riveting performance by Ethan Hawke
- surprising diabolical twists
- relies on implausible character behavior
- features genre cliches
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural horror films featuring investigative mysteries and high-stakes tension.
The film is rated R and contains themes involving snuff films and gruesome murders.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Sinister — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Sinister worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who stars in the lead role?
Ethan Hawke stars as true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt.
When was the film released?
Sinister was released on October 12, 2012.
What is the film about?
It follows a writer who moves his family into a home where he discovers snuff films depicting murders.
What is the genre of the film?
It is a supernatural horror, thriller, and mystery film.