Sinister

True-crime writer Ellison Oswald (Ethan Hawke) 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 … More
Initial release: October 5, 2012 (Republic of Ireland)
Director: Scott Derrickson
Box office: 77.7 million USD
Film series: Sinister Series
Initial DVD release: November 22, 2012 (Russia)
Critic reviews
Derrickson bounces back from his insipid redo of The Day The Earth Stood Still with an effective chiller that's got a skeleton or two in its closet. Full review
Kim Newman·Empire
Derrickson's film succeeds in delivering an exceptionally engaging, and frightening, movie experience with quality characters, a smart story, and plenty of scares. Full review
Ben Kendrick·Screen Rant