Hush
Hush

Movie spotlight

Hush

2016
Movie
26 min
English

Clearly dealing with a troubled kid, Sadie is burning out, while Caleb makes her life a living hell.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users87%
Director: Mike FlanaganGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Maddie, a deaf and mute author living in isolation, is targeted by a masked killer in her secluded home. As night falls, she must fight for survival using her wits and resourcefulness to overcome the terrifying intruder. The film becomes a tense cat-and-mouse game where Maddie's disabilities are both a vulnerability and, at times, a surprising advantage.

Critical Reception

Hush was widely praised for its intense suspense, innovative approach to the slasher genre, and strong performance from Kate Siegel. Critics lauded its minimalist setting and effective use of sound design to build tension, making it a standout independent horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and taut direction.

  • Kate Siegel's performance as the deaf protagonist was a major highlight.

  • The film cleverly subverts slasher tropes, offering a fresh take on the genre.

Google audience: Audiences were highly impressed by the film's terrifying premise and its ability to keep them on the edge of their seats. Many found the lead performance compelling and appreciated the movie's smart twists and turns, making it a highly satisfying horror experience.

Fun Fact

Kate Siegel, who plays the deaf protagonist, is the real-life wife of director Mike Flanagan. She also co-wrote the screenplay for Hush.

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