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Sinister
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- Directed by
- Scott Derrickson
- Written by
- C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
- Produced by
- Scott Derrickson, Charles Layton, Jason Blum, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Tim Jacobsen, Jason Piccioni, Christine Dougherty, Reggie Diaz, Richard Green
Why it’s HorroRated
Sinister works because it builds its mythology around a terrifying image: home movies that shouldn't exist. Ellison's obsession with the footage mirrors the audience's and both of you are in the same trap. The Bughuul design is understated and more effective for it. A mainstream horror film that actually frightens.
Synopsis
The footage is the film's best element, each reel presenting a different family and a different killing in a different visual style. Scott Derrickson builds the mythology carefully and the Bughuul design is understated and more effective for it. A mainstream horror film that actually frightens.
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Where to watch Sinister
- Subscription
- MovieSphere+
- Free
- Kanopy
- Rent or buy
- Prime Video · Apple TV · YouTube · Google Play · Fandango at Home
Streaming in the US changes often. Listings from JustWatch via TMDB, checked November 10, 2026.See every option
Quick facts
- Release date
- October 4, 2012
- Runtime
- 1 hour 50 mins
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Language
- English, Portuguese, French, Breton
- Content rating
- R
- Entry type
- Movie
Content notes
- Violence and peril
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