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Scared Silent

2002·Movie
2h 0min·NR
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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When the newlywed wife of a Minnesota police chief accuses a new officer on his force of raping her several years earlier, it sets the stage for a tense confrontation in this riveting story. Penelope Ann Miller and Reed Diamond star as Kathy and Doug Clifson, a hard-working couple whose lives are torn apart when a new officer, John McCrane, joins the force. Kathy recognizes him as the man who raped her when she was a teenager, and while other women soon come forward saying that McCrane also raped them, the police force closes ranks to protect one of their own.
Psychological ThrillerRape AccusationPolice CorruptionSmall Town SecretsTense ConfrontationEmotional TraumaMoral DilemmaSuspenseful NarrativeCharacter-DrivenContemporary Drama

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Is Scared Silent worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scared Silent rated?

NRSexual contentViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Scared Silent?

2 h 0 min

Scared Silent runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Scared Silent based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Scared Silent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scared Silent?

2GBGG

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