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Dead Silence

1991Movie1 h 32 minPG

DramaThriller
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

Three friends on spring break hit and kill a transient in the California desert. Will they keep silent or turn on each other?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Peter O'Fallon
Written by
Lewis Goldstein, Bob Bibb
Produced by
Tony Amatullo
Music by
Tim Truman

Everyone

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Facts

August 26, 1991 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
August 26, 1991
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Jawbreaker, Small Role, Big Impact, Character Tic +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Dead Silence worth watching?"

Questions about Dead Silence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dead Silence worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Dead Silence okay for kids?

PGNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for nudity, sexual content, violence, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Dead Silence?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Dead Silence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Dead Silence use?

JawbreakerSmall Role, Big ImpactCharacter TicDemonic DummyVentriloquismDead All AlongAnd I Must ScreamHarmful to MinorsWham LineGornKill It with FireWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Jawbreaker, Small Role, Big Impact, and Character Tic.