The Screaming Silent
The Screaming Silent

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The Screaming Silent

2020
Movie
104 min
English

Desperate to make the film that will crown him the next Tarantino, debut filmmaker Kurt Michael travels 8000 miles to the outback of Tasmania.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Elias ThorneGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive sound archivist, haunted by a traumatic childhood event, discovers a series of chilling audio recordings that seem to predict her own impending doom. As she delves deeper into the mysterious tapes, she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that blurs the line between reality and auditory hallucination. The pursuit of truth becomes a desperate fight for survival against an unseen, malevolent force.

Critical Reception

The Screaming Silent was met with a polarized reception. Critics praised its innovative use of sound design and atmospheric tension, while some found its plot convoluted and pacing uneven. Audiences were divided, with some embracing its unique horror approach and others finding it too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking sound design and eerie atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a complex narrative that occasionally falters.

  • Lauded as a unique take on psychological horror, but divisive among viewers.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique concept and effective scares, particularly highlighting the immersive sound. However, some viewers found the story difficult to follow and felt the ending was unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Independent Spirit Awards. Won 'Best Innovative Film' at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The director, Elias Thorne, originally envisioned the film as a silent movie, only introducing sound elements after realizing the narrative potential of auditory horror.

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