Dead Silence
Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 16, 2007
6.3
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Generally favorable reviews based on 146 Ratings
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bigbosslunaJan 14, 2012
Not as bad as people made it out to be. Fantastic twist at the end. Kind of scary. It will sruprise you how everything is set up. Great for watching it with the girlfriend.
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TheQuietGamerOct 18, 2014
James Wan sets up a few good scares to go along with the uneasy atmosphere here. I don't know what it is but he apparently likes using dead, creepy old ladies in his horror movies. To go along with the scary looking old lady there are plentyJames Wan sets up a few good scares to go along with the uneasy atmosphere here. I don't know what it is but he apparently likes using dead, creepy old ladies in his horror movies. To go along with the scary looking old lady there are plenty of unsettling ventriloquist dummies around. Both bring quite a few good scares thanks to how unpleasant they all look.

The story itself isn't too bad. I just wish it was a little more fleshed out. The characters in the small town are quite interesting, each of them with their own unique quirks. It's a shame we get to watch them make so many dumb decisions. Overall I just wanted more from both aspects. Honestly had this have been a TV show where we could have spent more time in it's unique setting and learned more about it's characters I would have loved that. As it stands the whole thing feels like there could have been more going on. I just wish there was more to the mystery at hand.

If you're looking for some good scares then yeah you should check this out. It fails to deliver fully on it's unique story and characters, but still provides some decent frights. It might not stick with you long, but James Wan once again makes one of the better horror flicks I've watched. So if you're looking for some decent scares then pick this one up. There are plenty of creepy ventriloquist dummies and one terrifying old lady who are ready to deliver. My total score for it is a 6.5/10.… Expand
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KayVen17Nov 2, 2016
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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik

Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

Story = 12/20
Figuren = 15/20
Sound = 12/20
Bild/ Set = 13/20
Länge = 9/20

Mein persönlicher Score = 61/100
Mein User Score = 6/10

Lohnenswert? = Kann man mal schauen.
Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Eher nicht.… Expand
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6
RyencokeMar 19, 2007
The movie wasn't anything beyond amazing, nor good. It couldn't do anything but remind me of 'Bogeyman'. That's all this film reminded me of. Couldn't tell you why, but it did. The movie has no major scares. Of The movie wasn't anything beyond amazing, nor good. It couldn't do anything but remind me of 'Bogeyman'. That's all this film reminded me of. Couldn't tell you why, but it did. The movie has no major scares. Of course, a twist.… Expand
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AMovieCriticJul 15, 2007
Pretty decent horror movie. James Wan (Saw 1) is a really good director who can really build to some great scares. Unfortunately, he's working with a pretty dumb script and scenario, and the movie can't escape its "B-movie" feel. Pretty decent horror movie. James Wan (Saw 1) is a really good director who can really build to some great scares. Unfortunately, he's working with a pretty dumb script and scenario, and the movie can't escape its "B-movie" feel. The twist ending at the end is REALLY stretching it, although I'll praise it for being, at least, unique. Still, the movie itself feels a little slow at times, James Wan yet again reverts to the "clowns are scary" technique to scare people (they're not scary.) and there aren't really many likable characters here. Still...decent horror movie. I would have been disappointed if I saw it in a theater but it makes pretty decent DVD entertainment.… Expand
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mrjackwhiteOct 17, 2010
this movie was certainly not bad, most reviews i read said leave this movie alone, well thats just not the case, the story isn't very good but moves along nicely, as for scares well thats what this movie does well ur be behind ur pillow quitethis movie was certainly not bad, most reviews i read said leave this movie alone, well thats just not the case, the story isn't very good but moves along nicely, as for scares well thats what this movie does well ur be behind ur pillow quite a few times. and the lighting looked quite nice in this movie, i dont normally notice but i did with this one. not as good as the first saw but probably better than the rest.… Expand
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MaricaAug 27, 2014
"Remember: whatever happens, don't scream."

I like Horror-Mystery movies..but this is..bad.I don't know but i didn't like this movie.Seriously, i can't watch this movie again, is borinnggggggg.
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gameguardian21Mar 24, 2016
This horror movie doesn't really feel like a horror movie. While the main character is likeable, the story is awkward, long, and boring. This is really a mystery, and if this was scobby doo, I actually would have really liked it.
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eljefe651Oct 16, 2016
Dead Silence gets by on its style alone. The visuals are artful and expertly shot. It is worth watching for the visual design (if you appreciate that kind of thing), despite the thin plot line.
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FilipeNetoApr 2, 2021
This film takes advantage of the world of ventriloquism to make horror. It is not a totally new idea, but it worked quite well, if we want to believe that a famous ventriloquist was in fact the reason why a city lived its golden era, as theThis film takes advantage of the world of ventriloquism to make horror. It is not a totally new idea, but it worked quite well, if we want to believe that a famous ventriloquist was in fact the reason why a city lived its golden era, as the film ends up suggesting.

The script begins with the mysterious death of a woman shortly after receiving a box at her home, without address, containing an old ventriloquist doll. While the police regards him as a suspect, her husband returns to his father's house, in a city where there is an old legend about ventriloquist dolls, in which they are truly evil. It's not a complicated story, and it has a lot of logic flaws and unbelievable situations, but it works decently if we don't start thinking too much about it.

The cast is led by Ryan Kwanten, and he is good enough for the job. Donnie Wahlberg also makes a very good contribution, although his character looks really stupid. Bob Gunton and Laura Regan helped a lot in what was possible, but there was little for them to do here. Judith Roberts was quite good in her role, but it was not the right movie for her to shine.

Directed by James Wan, director with very solid predicates in the horror genre, the film does not fail to build a pleasant tension and plays quite well with the mystery. Despite this, it is not scary enough and many of the scares are predictable or rudimentary. Elegant cinematography, somber at the right times, and good visual and sound effects were important elements in the construction of dramatic tension.… Expand
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JeBjBoJan 13, 2022
This film feels like a precursor to Malignant in that it focuses on a familiar premise (creepy dolls/a cool looking slasher) and goes through with taking itself seriously. Throw in a stupid but fun twist that makes no sense at all and you'veThis film feels like a precursor to Malignant in that it focuses on a familiar premise (creepy dolls/a cool looking slasher) and goes through with taking itself seriously. Throw in a stupid but fun twist that makes no sense at all and you've got Dead Silence, a feature film version of that one episode of Goosebumps with that ventriloquist dummy (+ ghosts!). Maybe it helps that I'm deadly afraid of anything that comes close to a doll but I found this to be a creepy/fun and entertaining time (with a few beers of course).… Expand
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JLauNov 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Town that killed a ventriloquist are in trouble when she comes back to cut out the tongues from all those who killed her and their extended families.… Expand
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