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Sinister (2012)

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.

Rating:R
Genre:Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Directed By:Scott Derrickson
Written By:C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
In Theaters:10/12/2012
Box Office:$82,515,113
Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films, Summit Entertainment

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Scott Derrickson

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Ethan Hawke

Ellison Oswalt

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Juliet Rylance

Tracy Oswalt

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Vincent D'Onofrio

Professor Jonas

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James Ransone

Deputy

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Fred Thompson

Sheriff

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Clare Foley

Ashley Oswalt

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Michael Hall D'Addario

Trevor Oswalt

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Victoria Leigh

Stephanie Stevenson

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Blake Mizrahi

Christopher Miller

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Cameron Ocasio

BBQ Son / Killer

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Danielle Kotch

Lawn Girl

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