Sinister
2012 · 110 min · Director: Scott Derrickson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Crime writer Ellison Oswalt moves his family into a house where a horrific crime took place earlier, but his family doesn't know. He begins researching the crime in hopes of writing a book about it. Oswalt examines video footage that he finds in the house to help him in his research, but he soon discovers more than he bargained for.
Emotional fingerprint
Sinister (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Disturbing 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Fear35%
- Disturbing25%
- Anxiety20%
- Tension12%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Disturbing, Anxiety. Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Disturbing and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Disturbing
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 31 % | 23 % | 29 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 39 % | 29 % | 30 % | 10 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Empathy | 45 % | 34 % | 28 % | 9 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Empathy | 50 % | 42 % | 31 % | 16 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Tension | 53 % | 48 % | 33 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 53 % | 46 % | 32 % | 35 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Disturbing | 56 % | 46 % | 34 % | 43 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 55 % | 45 % | 37 % | 36 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 55 % | 44 % | 49 % | 36 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 49 % | 55 % | 42 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 61 % | 52 % | 52 % | 45 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Disturbing | 67 % | 53 % | 52 % | 60 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Disturbing | 68 % | 53 % | 51 % | 62 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 53 % | 42 % | 41 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 65 % | 62 % | 36 % | 32 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 70 % | 66 % | 40 % | 37 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 66 % | 62 % | 50 % | 44 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 70 % | 67 % | 62 % | 52 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Trevor Oswalt
Stephanie Stevenson
Christopher Miller
BBQ Son / Killer
Lawn Girl
Pool Party Boy
Bughuul / Mr. Boogie
Anchor
Mrs. Stevenson (uncredited)
Barking Dog (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Scott Derrickson
- Written by
- Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2012
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
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