Sinister
2012
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Synopsis
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 (2012) is a 1h 50min horror feature film by Scott Derrickson. True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming inc... Selected for Fantastic Fest (2012).
Key facts
Cast
Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Thompson, Clare Foley, Michael Hall D'Addario, Victoria Leigh
Original language
English
First release
October 4, 2012 (Russia)
Production companies
IM Global, Summit Entertainment, Alliance Films
Setting
Pennsylvania
Filming locations
Long Island, Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Jason Blum
Cinematography
Christopher Norr
Editing
Frédéric Thoraval
Music
Christopher Young
Special makeup effects
Björn Rehbein, Jason Milani, Rich Krusell, Stacy St. Onge
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Content indications
Violence, Horror
Classification date
November 14, 2024
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Sinister | English |
| Québec French title | Sinistre | |
| Alternate title | Found Footage | |
| Alternate title | Untitled Scott Derrickson Project |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Russia | October 4, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | October 5, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 5, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | October 5, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | October 5, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | October 10, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | October 11, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | October 18, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Peru | October 18, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | October 18, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | October 25, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 25, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 26, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | October 26, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | October 31, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 31, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Norway | October 31, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Chile | November 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | November 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | November 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | November 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | November 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | France | November 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | November 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Bahrain | November 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | November 9, 2012 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | KW | November 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | November 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | November 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | November 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Austria | November 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Poland | November 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 30, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | November 30, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | December 6, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | December 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | December 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | December 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | December 19, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Bolivia | December 20, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | January 4, 2013 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | March 29, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Israel | May 9, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Japan | May 11, 2013 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Australia | June 18, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | Scott Derrickson |
| Cast | Ethan Hawke (Ellison Oswalt), Juliet Rylance (Tracy Oswalt), Vincent D'Onofrio (Professor Jonas), James Ransone (Deputy), Fred Thompson (Sheriff), Clare Foley (Ashley Oswalt), Michael Hall D'Addario (Trevor Oswalt), Victoria Leigh (Stephanie Stevenson), Blake Mizrahi (Christopher Miller), Cameron Ocasio (BBQ Son / Killer), Danielle Kotch (Lawn Girl), Ethan Haberfield (Pool Party Boy), Nicholas King (Bughuul / Mr. Boogie), Tavis Smiley (Anchor), Rachel Konstantin (Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)), Chester the Chihuahua (Barking Dog (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson |
| Producer | Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Jason Blum |
| Executive producer | Charles Layton, Scott Derrickson |
| Cinematography | Christopher Norr |
| Editing | Frédéric Thoraval |
| Music | Christopher Young |
| Production design | David Brisbin |
| Special makeup effects | Björn Rehbein, Jason Milani, Rich Krusell, Stacy St. Onge |
| Visual effects | David Altenau |
| Sound | Dane A. Davis, Daniel Wehr, Marc Aramian |
| Costumes | Abby O'Sullivan |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
