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Movie Info

Release Date: March 29, 2012
Runtime: 110 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Thriller Mystery Horror
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $82,515,113
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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64%
Tomatometer
53
53/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
5,962 votes
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6.8/10
IMDb
314,889 votes
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Sinister

2012

"Dark secrets awaken, terror never sleeps."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Found Footage? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Siniestro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: フッテージ? All international titles (4) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Box Office

Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $82,515,113
Profit $79,515,113
ROI +2650.5% (27.5x)

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Sinister

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  • The film was shot in various locations in and around Pasadena, California, with the house used for the Oswalt family's residence being a key focal point of the production.

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  • Ethan Hawke's character, Ellison Oswalt, shares a name with a famous American crime writer, adding a layer of realism to the character's struggles.

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  • The eerie soundtrack of 'Sinister' was composed by Christopher Young, who utilized unconventional instruments to create a haunting atmosphere throughout the film.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen watching a film that features a similar theme of family tragedies, which serves as a subtle nod to the recurring themes of the film.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Ellison's office changes from being cluttered with books in one scene to being almost empty in another, reflecting inconsistency in the set design.

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  • Vincent D'Onofrio's character is a unique blend of a true-crime expert and a supernatural element, drawing parallels to his roles in other psychological thrillers, enhancing the film's tension.

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