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2012 · 110 min · R

Sinister

Directed by Scott Derrickson · Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Sinister (2012) is a Horror film, directed by Scott Derrickson set in Pennsylvania during the 2010s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated R.

A haunted house, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Christopher Young
Cinematography
Christopher Norr
Cast
Ethan HawkeJuliet RylanceVincent D'OnofrioJames RansoneFred ThompsonClare FoleyMichael Hall D'AddarioVictoria Leigh

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pennsylvania
Setting
Suburban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Haunted House
Themes
ObsessionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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