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A deaf woman is stalked by a psychotic killer in her secluded home.
Maddie, a deaf and mute author, lives a secluded life in a cabin in the woods, working on her latest novel. Her peaceful solitude is shattered when a masked killer appears at her window, initiating a terrifying and deadly game of cat and mouse. Maddie must rely on her wits and resourcefulness to survive the night as she's hunted by her relentless attacker.
Hush was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its clever premise, intense suspense, and strong performance from its lead. The film was praised for its fresh take on the slasher genre, effectively utilizing the protagonist's disabilities to create unique narrative tension and thrilling set pieces.
A smart and suspenseful slasher with a fresh protagonist.
Effectively uses silence and sound to build tension.
Kate Siegel delivers a compelling and brave performance.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its innovative concept, intense scares, and the bravery of the main character. Many appreciated how the movie turned the protagonist's deafness and muteness into strengths within the horror narrative, leading to a gripping and satisfying survival story.
The film was co-written by its star, Kate Siegel, and director Mike Flanagan, who are married.
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Originally released on Netflix in 2016, Hush is a solid enough suspense-thriller that is perfectly paced and clocking in at only 82-minutes is great for a quick Friday night watch. Kind of old school in that it's just a psychopath and seria...
**Inside and outside, a cat-mouse game!** A limited cast film. One night event. The whole film was shot within the three weeks. Minimised dialogues, maximised actions. This film has such a good record those. But apart from the performanc...
“For a thriller this is a very good choice” It all starts with a story writer, she lives alone also she got meningitis long back and lost her speaking and hearing ability. She left her family which consists of a dad mom and a sister to...
I thought it was nicely made especially the beginning and had a clever emphasis on sound. It wasn't the best written film ever but it did the job as a good, stupid horror film. It was excruciatingly annoying in parts but I think that was...