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The Silent House

2010·Movie
1h 19min

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Relentless energy, stunning style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Scare9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

The mind and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9

Who it's for

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About

Real Fear In Real Time

Laura and her father Wilson arrive at a cottage off the beaten path in order to repair it since its owner will soon put the house on sale. They will spend the night there in order to start the repairs the following morning. Everything seems to go on smoothly until Laura hears a sound that comes from outside and gets louder and louder in the upper floor of the house. Wilson goes up to see what is going on while she remains downstairs on her own waiting for her father to come down. The plot is based on a true story that occurred in the 1940s in a small village in Uruguay. La casa muda focuses on the last seventy eight minutes, second by second, as Laura tries to leave the house unharmed and discovers the dark secret it hides.
Real-Time HorrorIntense Psychological ThrillerSingle-Take FilmingAtmospheric DreadDisturbing MysteryBleak & UnsettlingSurvival HorrorSound Design FocusedIsolated Terror

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Silent House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Silent House legally?

The Silent House is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Silent House worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Silent House rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Silent House?

1 h 19 min

The Silent House runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Silent House?

Critics68
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate The Silent House higher (68) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Silent House in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Uruguay.

In how many countries can I watch The Silent House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Silent House in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Silent House use?

Based on a True StoryBird ScareBreak the CutieChekhov's GunCreepy ChildCreepy Children SingingCreepy DollHollywood DarknessMind ScrewThe OnerSpooky PhotographsParental Incestand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Silent House, including Based on a True Story, Bird Scare, Break the Cutie.