White Noise
White Noise

White Noise

2005Movie101 minEnglish

An architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave using EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users48%
Director: Geoffrey SaxGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A man's life is turned upside down when his wife disappears shortly after they move into a new house. He becomes convinced that supernatural forces are at play, especially after receiving mysterious broadcasts on his television that seem to predict death. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a greedy executive and a sinister entity.

Critical Reception

White Noise received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated the attempts at atmospheric horror, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on cheap scares and a convoluted supernatural premise.
  • Fails to develop its characters or build genuine suspense.
  • A disappointing horror film that lacks originality and impact.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a weak horror entry, with many citing a nonsensical plot and a lack of originality as major drawbacks. Some viewers felt it was too predictable and not scary enough, leading to general disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film is a loose remake of the 1981 Italian film 'Grisaille', though it significantly alters the plot and characters.

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The Movie Diorama

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White Noise fizzles out its noisy static by just being plain boring. Watching Keaton as he unconvincingly stares at televised white noise for an hour and a half, which is essentially nothing, perfectly surmises the experience of Sax' suppos...