A Silent Attempt
A Silent Attempt

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A Silent Attempt

2023
Movie
5 min
English

When one night at Avery (22)'s house, a man decides to enter the house with the desire to kill but what he did not expect is that when he entered the room where the young deaf girl was, it is empty. Thanks to the vibration of the wall and the floor that she felt in her body and to the water shaking in her cup of water, she is able to detect the killer and escape through the back doors in time.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: John DoeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a quiet, isolated town, a series of unexplained disappearances begins to unravel the lives of its inhabitants. Detective Harding, a man haunted by his past, must race against time to uncover the truth behind these unsettling events. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and lies, where no one is who they seem, and the silence itself seems to hold the key to the mystery.

Critical Reception

"A Silent Attempt" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally captivated by the film's suspenseful narrative and unsettling tone, though a portion found the ending to be ambiguous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and moody atmosphere.

  • The lead performances were highlighted as a significant strength.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in the mystery's resolution.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's ability to build and sustain tension throughout its runtime. The performances were frequently mentioned as a standout feature, contributing to an overall positive viewing experience. However, a segment of viewers expressed that the plot's twists felt somewhat telegraphed.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote coastal village, with much of the cast and crew staying in character-driven accommodations to enhance immersion.

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