Silent Screams
Silent Screams

Movie spotlight

Silent Screams

2015
Movie
88 min
English

Andre Essen (Elya Baskin) says goodbye to his daughter, Natalia (Sasha Kolos), as she heads to America as a foreign exchange student. Natalia bonds with her surrogate family, Amanda (Callan Coles) and her father, Marcus Garrett, before strange supernatural occurrences begin to happen.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users65%
Director: Alex RamseyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover an abandoned cabin with a dark history. As strange occurrences begin to plague them, they realize they are not alone and that the cabin's past is coming back to haunt them. They must fight for survival against an unseen force that feeds on their deepest fears.

Critical Reception

Silent Screams received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, but criticized its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, with many enjoying the jump scares and the film's dark, brooding tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for relying on horror tropes and predictable plot points.

  • Some reviewers noted strong cinematography and sound design.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's ability to create suspense and deliver frightening moments. However, many viewers felt the story lacked originality and that the characters were not compelling enough to invest in.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sound Design at the 2015 Independent Horror Awards.

Fun Fact

The dilapidated cabin used in the film was an actual abandoned structure discovered by the production team in a remote forest, adding to the authentic sense of isolation and decay.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review