Silence
Silence

Movie spotlight

Silence

2019
Movie
12 min
Irish

A couple embark on a journey in the midst of a family crisis.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: Patrick GrahamGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A documentary crew investigates the mysterious disappearance of a family in their home. As they delve deeper, they uncover chilling audio recordings and begin to experience terrifying phenomena themselves. The investigation blurs the line between reality and the supernatural, forcing the crew to confront their deepest fears.

Critical Reception

Silence received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its attempts at atmosphere and jump scares to be derivative and unoriginal. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and others criticizing its predictable plot and lack of genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and sound design.

  • Criticized for relying too heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • Found to be a slow-burn with a disappointing payoff.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Silence are scarce and largely negative, with common complaints about the film being boring, poorly acted, and failing to deliver on its premise. Some viewers found the sound design to be effective but overall felt it was a forgettable horror film.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Patrick Graham, also directed the popular French horror series 'Marianne'.

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