How scary is Sinister?

On our intensity scale, Sinister rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.

How gory is Sinister?

Sinister rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.

Where can I stream Sinister?

Sinister is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).

Sinister

Name: Sinister
Director: Scott Derrickson
Genre: Supernatural, Occult, Found Footage
Released: 2012
Rating: 6.8

2012 · Directed by Scott Derrickson

SupernaturalOccultFound Footage

IMDb6.8319k votes

RT64%critics

RT62%audience

豆瓣6.939k votes

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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.

The vibe

A true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 snuff films in his new attic, and the projector becomes the scariest object of 2010s horror. The lawn-mower reel is a legendary jolt, and Bughuul's mythology gives the dread a face it didn't even need.

Before you press play

How scary is Sinister?: On our intensity scale, Sinister rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.
How gory is Sinister?: Sinister rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
Where can I stream Sinister?: Sinister is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).