Silent Tongue

1994Movie1 h 42 min

43
WeakGoodWatch score
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Sam Shepard
Written by
Sam Shepard

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Facts

February 1, 1994 · 1 h 42 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 1, 1994
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Western, Horror, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Suicide Dare, Alcoholic Parent, Brutal Bird of Prey +9

Q&A

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Questions about Silent Tongue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Silent Tongue worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (38).

Will Silent Tongue scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 4 for scares.

Is Silent Tongue good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Silent Tongue use?

Suicide DareAlcoholic ParentBrutal Bird of PreyAnd StarringReplacement GoldfishProduce PeltingThe Savage IndianCircling VulturesYou Wouldn't Shoot MeExcessive MourningThe SpeechlessMedicine Showand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Suicide Dare, Alcoholic Parent, and Brutal Bird of Prey.