Sound of Horror
Sound of Horror

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Sound of Horror

1967
Movie
91 min
Spanish

When a group of isolated people in the Greek mountains set off a cave explosion, they are menaced by an invisible shrieking dinosaur that had been buried for eons

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: J. Lee ThompsonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of scientists stationed at an Antarctic research base discover an ancient, malevolent entity trapped within the ice. As they attempt to study and contain the creature, it begins to influence their minds, turning them against each other with terrifying results. Trapped by the elements and hunted by their own paranoia, they must find a way to survive the escalating terror and prevent the entity from escaping into the world.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances from its lead actors, but sometimes criticized for its pacing and a somewhat predictable plot. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and suspense.

  • Appreciated for the strong chemistry and performances of its iconic horror leads.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat derivative of earlier creature features.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited widely available data, but it is generally considered a solid, atmospheric horror film from the era.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's title, much of the terror is derived from the *absence* of sound, with the creature's influence often signaled by unsettling silences or distorted audio cues.

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