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Sinister
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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.
Sinister is a film that explores themes of drowning, pennsylvania, usa, writing. It also touches on child murder and snuff and tape.
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Director
Scott Derrickson
Cast
Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson, Clare Foley, Michael Hall D'Addario, Victoria Leigh, Blake Mizrahi, Cameron Ocasio
What Critics Say
Sinister has an approval rating of 64% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 154 reviews, with an average rating of 6.80/10. The critical consensus states "Its plot hinges on typically implausible horror-movie...
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Sinister
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
You can stream Sinister (2012) on Paramount+ with a subscription, or rent on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.9/10
RT Critics
64%
RT Audience
62%
Metacritic
Director
Scott Derrickson
Cast
Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson, Clare Foley, Michael Hall D'Addario, Victoria Leigh, Blake Mizrahi, Cameron Ocasio
What Critics Say
Sinister has an approval rating of 64% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 154 reviews, with an average rating of 6.80/10. The critical consensus states "Its plot hinges on typically implausible horror-movie...
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Sinister is streaming on Paramount+. Sinister is streaming on fuboTV. Rent Sinister on Apple TV+. Rent Sinister on Fandango At Home. Rent Sinister on Google Play Movies. Sinister is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified April 14, 2026.