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About
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt 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 into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
Theatrical
Oct 12, 2012
Box Office
$82.5M
Budget
$3.0M
Return
27.5x
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 19, 2013
Theaters
3
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Music
Studio
Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, Alliance Films, IM Global, Summit Entertainment
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$4.99
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Trailers & Clips
02:31
Cast
Full credits →E
Ethan Hawke
Ellison Oswalt
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Juliet Rylance
Tracy Oswalt
Vincent D'Onofrio
Professor Jonas
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James Ransone
Deputy
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Fred Thompson
Sheriff
C
Clare Foley
Ashley Oswalt
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Michael Hall D'Addario
Trevor Oswalt
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Victoria Leigh
Stephanie Stevenson
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Cameron Ocasio
BBQ Son / Killer
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Danielle Kotch
Lawn Girl
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Nicholas King
Bughuul / Mr. Boogie
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Tavis Smiley
Anchor
C
Chester the Chihuahua
Barking Dog (uncredited)
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