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Sinister(2012)

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6.8 (328k)
MA15+

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1h 50min

True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt 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.

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True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt 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.

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Sinister is 381 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 3 places since yesterday. In Australia, it is currently more popular than Dead Before Dawn but less popular than Nobody.

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Cast

Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

Juliet Rylance
Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

Vincent D'Onofrio
Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

James Ransone
James Ransone

Deputy

Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson

Sheriff

Clare Foley
Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

Michael Hall D'Addario
Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

Victoria Leigh
Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

Blake Mizrahi
Blake Mizrahi

Christopher Miller

Cameron Ocasio
Cameron Ocasio

BBQ Son / Killer

Danielle Kotch
Danielle Kotch

Lawn Girl

Ethan Haberfield
Ethan Haberfield

Pool Party Boy

Nicholas King
Nicholas King

Bughuul / Mr. Boogie

Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley

Anchor

Rachel Konstantin
Rachel Konstantin

Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)

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