Sinister
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
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2012
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True-crime writer Ellison Oswald 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.
Director:
Cast:
Same Director
Details
Rated:
R
Runtime:
110 min
Release date:
29 Mar 2012
Country:
CA, US
Languages:
English, Portuguese, French, Breton
Budget:
$3,000,000
Revenue:
$82,515,113
Awards:
3 wins & 13 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
More stupid than scary, Sinister can't even figure out who its real demon is.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
13 Oct 2012
fresh:
It comes together with a gruesome though excellent ending that some will find difficult to shake.
– Kevin C. Johnson,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
A mixed bag of old-school and contemporary horror tricks that occasionally raises a hair prickle of intrigue.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
Despite some effective bumps and frights, and at least one memorable jolt from a full-throated D'Addario, "Sinister" is mainly just a series of snuff-reels with sick-joke titles ...
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
12 Oct 2012
rotten:
C'mon, Ethan Hawke, you're better than this. Isn't there a "Before Sunset" sequel that needs your attention?
– Sara Stewart,
New York Post,
12 Oct 2012