Silent House

2011·Movie
1h 25min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic497.8Rotten Tomatoes68%37%

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Silent House fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Experience 88 minutes of real fear, captured In real time

Sarah returns with her father and uncle to fix up the family's longtime summerhouse after it was violated by squatters in the off-season. As they work in the dark, Sarah begins to hear sounds from within the walls of the boarded-up building. Although she barely remembers the place, Sarah senses the past may still haunt the home.
Psychological HorrorClaustrophobic SettingHome InvasionSupernatural ElementsIntense SuspenseUnreliable NarratorSlow-Burn TensionFamily Secrets

Crew

Directed by:
Laura Lau, Thomas Fatone, Chris Kentis
Written by:
Gustavo Hernández, Laura Lau, Oscar Estévez
Produced by:
Lynette Howell Taylor, Brandon K. Hines, Alex Starke
Composed by:
Gary A. Hecker, Nathan Larson, Julie Kent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Silent House

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Where can I stream Silent House legally?

PeacockThe RokuThe CWPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexFawesomePeacock Premium+

Silent House is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silent House worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silent House rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Silent House?

1 h 25 min

Silent House runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silent House?

Critics59
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Silent House much the same way.

Was Silent House a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$13 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is Silent House in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silent House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silent House in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silent House use?

Minimalist CastTwist EndingHollywood DarknessAnti-HeroThe Killer in MeAbusive ParentsChekhov's ArmoryJitter CamScare ChordAll Just a DreamHaunted HouseClosed Circleand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Silent House, including Minimalist Cast, Twist Ending, Hollywood Darkness.

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