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Dead Silence

2007Movie1 h 29 minR

Horror
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic346.1Rotten Tomatoes22%51%

A terrifying, deeply unsettling horror movie about mystery and family, with standout sound design.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

You scream. You die.

Jamie returns to his hometown in search of answers to his wife's murder, which occurred after receiving a weird package containing a ventriloquist dummy named Billy, which may be linked to the legend of ventriloquist Mary Shaw. Destined to find out the truth, Jamie goes to the town of Raven's Fair, where Shaw used to perform and is buried. But Jamie is in for more than he expected.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror Mystery
  • Ventriloquist Nightmare
  • Sound Design Heavy
  • Uncanny Valley Aesthetic
  • Supernatural Revenge Tale
  • Stylized Jump Scares
  • Raven's Fair Atmosphere
  • James Wan Early Work

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
James Wan
Written by
James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Produced by
Oren Koules, Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman
Music by
Charlie Clouser

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Facts

March 16, 2007 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
March 16, 2007
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Jerkass, Evil Old Folks, Demonic Possession +9

  • Jerkass
  • Evil Old Folks
  • Demonic Possession
  • The Dreaded
  • Monster Clown
  • Quieter Than Silence
  • I Don't Like the Sound of That Place
  • Police Are Useless
  • Kill It with Fire
  • Ghostly Goals
  • Supernatural Gold Eyes
  • Can't Take Criticism

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dead Silence?"

Questions about Dead Silence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Silence?

Bloodstream

In the United States, Dead Silence streams on Bloodstream. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Dead Silence worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (28).

Will Dead Silence scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is Dead Silence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Dead Silence use?

JerkassEvil Old FolksDemonic PossessionThe DreadedMonster ClownQuieter Than SilenceI Don't Like the Sound of That PlacePolice Are UselessKill It with FireGhostly GoalsSupernatural Gold EyesCan't Take Criticismand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Jerkass, Evil Old Folks, and Demonic Possession.