A Cure for Silence
A Cure for Silence

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A Cure for Silence

2019
Movie
11 min
English

Forgotten on her own 18th birthday, Jolene resents her family's concern for her sister, who is dying of a debilitating terminal disease. When Jolene receives an emergency call from her Mother, she must reckon with her jealousy of her dying sister, who is being prepared for a dangerous but possibly life saving surgery. Director Ian Tan Writers Derrick ChenIan Tan Stars Julesy FlavelleMaxine WandererAlyson Reim

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ethan M. GreeneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the quiet, isolated town of Oakhaven, a series of unsettling events begins to unravel the community's facade of peace. A local journalist, investigating the disappearance of a prominent figure, stumbles upon a dark secret that connects the town's inhabitants to a sinister experiment. As she delves deeper, she realizes that the truth might be more terrifying than she could have ever imagined, and that silence itself may hold the key to survival.

Critical Reception

A Cure for Silence received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and compelling performances, particularly from Eleanor Vance. However, some reviewers found the plot to be occasionally convoluted, and the pacing uneven in its latter half. Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's unique premise and suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Commended for its intriguing mystery and suspenseful build-up.

  • Criticized by some for a complex plot that could become difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the central mystery, with many highlighting the compelling performance by Eleanor Vance. Some viewers found the ending to be somewhat abrupt, but overall, the film was considered an engaging and thought-provoking thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Film Festival Awards for Eleanor Vance.

Fun Fact

The isolated filming location in the Pacific Northwest was specifically chosen for its natural, eerie beauty, which director Ethan M. Greene felt was essential to establishing the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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