Sinister
Sinister is a 2012 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. It follows a struggling true-crime writer who moves his family into a house where he discovers snuff films depicting gruesome murders, putting his family in danger.
ReleasedOct 4, 2012
Budget$3M
Box Office$83M
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Daily Buzz Score for Sinister
Rankings & History
Buzz Score records and rankings
Peak Buzz Score
10.7
#912 all-time · Oct 8 – Nov 6, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
2.2
#626 · Last 365 days
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#158
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Top Cast
Most popular Sinister cast members by current Buzz Score on July 04, 2026
1
Ethan Hawke
Ellison Oswalt
6.9
2
Vincent D'Onofrio
Professor Jonas
3.4
3
James Ransone
Deputy
1.7
4
Fred Thompson
Sheriff
0.9
5
Juliet Rylance
Tracy Oswalt
0.4
6
Tavis Smiley
Anchor
0.1
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