Sinister (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Sinister is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Scott Derrickson, running about 110 minutes. “Once you see him, nothing can save you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sinister stars Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt, Juliet Rylance as Tracy Oswalt, Vincent D'Onofrio as Professor Jonas and James Ransone as Deputy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sinister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $82.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinister tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sinister (2012)?
- In US, Sinister is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sinister worth watching?
- Sinister holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sinister?
- Sinister stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone and Fred Dalton Thompson.
- When was Sinister released?
- Sinister was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.