The Silence
The Silence

The Silence

2019Movie91 minEnglish

With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users43%
Director: John R. LeonettiGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A terrifying prehistoric threat is unleashed upon the world when a spelunking expedition unearths a species of sound-hunting bats. The creatures are drawn to noise, and when they begin to descend upon civilization, a family struggles to survive in a world where silence is survival. The deaf daughter of the family, who has heightened hearing, may hold the key to their survival.

Critical Reception

The Silence received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding it derivative of other popular horror films like A Quiet Place. While some appreciated the premise and the performances, the film was often criticized for its predictability, lack of originality, and reliance on jump scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a familiar, albeit less effective, take on the 'silence is survival' horror trope.
  • Struggles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, relying too heavily on jump scares.
  • Despite a few tense moments and decent performances, the film ultimately fails to distinguish itself.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a disappointing imitation of similar horror movies. Common complaints include a predictable storyline and a lack of genuine scares, though some viewers found it to be a passable horror flick for a casual watch.

Fun Fact

The film was initially set to be released in 2017 but was delayed multiple times due to reshoots and distribution issues.

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The Movie Diorama

The Movie Dioram...

The Silence mutes any and all brain activity, sending viewers into a quiet sleep. “Shhhh! Be vewy vewy quiet! I’m hunting carnivewous ancient bats!”. For even the most minuscule of noises will send a swarm of ‘Pitch Black’ ‘Doctor Who’-esqu...
KhanStan

KhanStan

Same story as "Sshhh" and "Bird Box", In this movie you can speak (loudly).But you can see, which is different by Netflix.