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Sinister

“Once you see him, nothing can save you.”

6.920121h 50mHorrorThrillerMystery
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Sinister at a glance

Sinister is a 2012 horror and thriller film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.

15 age rating1h 50mHorrorThriller

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2012-10-04
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Director
Scott Derrickson
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 · 6,339 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Ethan HawkeEllison Oswalt
Juliet RylanceTracy Oswalt
Vincent D'OnofrioProfessor Jonas
James RansoneDeputy
Fred ThompsonSheriff
Clare FoleyAshley Oswalt
Michael Hall D'AddarioTrevor Oswalt
Victoria LeighStephanie Stevenson
Blake MizrahiChristopher Miller
Cameron OcasioBBQ Son / Killer
Danielle KotchLawn Girl
Ethan HaberfieldPool Party Boy
Nicholas KingBughuul / Mr. Boogie
Tavis SmileyAnchor

Questions about Sinister

Quick answers
Where can I watch Sinister in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Sinister is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Sinister suitable for children?

Sinister is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Sinister on PelisPlus UK?

Sinister has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Sinister about?

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…

How long is Sinister?

Sinister runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Sinister trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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