Hush

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 8, 2016

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 214 Ratings

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cjm868May 17, 2016

Yeah, having a deaf person be the victim of a home break-in and hunted by a murderous psychopath is an interesting yet gimmicky twist on the home-invasion movie. But take that away and it's no different from the rest; One interesting gimmickYeah, having a deaf person be the victim of a home break-in and hunted by a murderous psychopath is an interesting yet gimmicky twist on the home-invasion movie. But take that away and it's no different from the rest; One interesting gimmick shouldn't define your movie.

The aforementioned murderous psychopath's motivations are very unclear. There is no discernible reason for why he's doing what he's doing. She has nothing of immense value for him to steal and she's not an obstacle preventing him from doing anything. I could not get past this, the whole movie this kept nagging me. Sure you could counter that with: "uh, yeah well he doesn't need any motivations or whatever because like they said in Scream: "it's a lot more scary when there's no motive"* you-know?"
1) This guy wasn't scary. 2) That's just lazy writing.

But you know what? Grievances aside I kind of like this movie. There is some steady tension built and I do feel for the main character and was interested to see how things would unfold.

*That is said in Scream but the killer in that did totally have a motive.… Expand

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Lambo442Apr 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a fan of Flanagan's work, especially absentia which is disturbing and original. This film was a bit of a disappointment for a few reasons. Firstly, the psycho is completely useless and makes some terrible decisions that get him injured and ultimately bested by a deaf person. He only lasts as long as he does because she's even more useless, wasting countless opportunities to kill him. The prime example is when John has him in a neck-hold - all she has to do is run out and stick him a few times, but she decides to cower and hide instead. The guy just isn't menacing at all and most serial killer psychos would just turn up and get the job done rather than play these silly games and risk getting arrested or killed. The acting, filming and music is top notch but there was no tension in it for me… Expand

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RvwFromUpHereMay 4, 2016

Who: John Gallagher Jr. (who agreed to do this movie for some stupid reason) and the director's wife as the main character
What: 'The Miracle Worker' meets 'The Strangers'
Where: Some sort of crazy universe where serial killers are stupidWho: John Gallagher Jr. (who agreed to do this movie for some stupid reason) and the director's wife as the main character
What: 'The Miracle Worker' meets 'The Strangers'
Where: Some sort of crazy universe where serial killers are stupid and it is a privilege to be deaf
When (can I watch again): When you don't have the option for subtitles and you want to watch something in which dialogue bears little importance
Why: This is a solid concept for a slasher film, but unlike staples in the genre such as 'You're Next' or 'The Strangers,' it falls to give us enjoyable characters, intelligible dialogue, and most importantly, tension… Expand

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DrewsReviewsMay 13, 2016

This movie is basically a stereotypical horror film based on **** with disabled/deaf people. Acting is stale, pacing is VERY slow. You see, instead of using decent actors, they hired **** actors that don't really have to act because theyThis movie is basically a stereotypical horror film based on **** with disabled/deaf people. Acting is stale, pacing is VERY slow. You see, instead of using decent actors, they hired **** actors that don't really have to act because they try to speak in really bad sign language. The characters consist of: Girl victim, friend of girl, other friends that really don't matter, **** killer, and man. There are a lot of minor details that break the plot like: why did she not see the man out of her peripheral vision or why doesn't she call 911 even if she can't technically speak to them?
The killer is extremely stupid for many reasons in which I will not spoil. There's this one scene where she analyzes what she's supposed to do and she basically speaks to herself from a third person. It's actually a pretty nice touch. If it was used a lot more in the movie then all the filler would of been a lot better and would even give the main character a lot more depth than just "deaf girl". Otherwise, it's just a better knock-off of "The strangers". If you like watching a game of hide and go find the disabled person then this movie is probably for you.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpDec 11, 2016

This is a simple genre exercise, nothing more. Its premise is sound and uncomplicated -- a blind woman attached in her cabin in the woods all alone at night -- and the storytelling and characters basically non-existent in service of thrillsThis is a simple genre exercise, nothing more. Its premise is sound and uncomplicated -- a blind woman attached in her cabin in the woods all alone at night -- and the storytelling and characters basically non-existent in service of thrills and chills.

The problem is, it's competently made, but it offers nothing new outside its set-up. It's neither an interesting story/character study, nor some crazy new take on the genre, so tight and intense as to become profound in and of itself. It's pleasing enough and then forgettable.

My biggest gripe is that although the deaf angle provides a few unique scenes (including a ridiculous opening wherein her neighbor gets stabbed by a window right next to her which she doesn't hear, neglecting her peripheral vision which should be heightened) it doesn't matter nearly enough. It's forgotten for stretches and only serves as an easy way to let the killer sneak up on her. There's no tension from how much sound she's making as she's sneaking around, something she would have no way of gauging, or scenes where the audience is blanked into her silence (there's an occasional glitchy static sound meant to represent her hearing but it's not used for much) nor anything else completely unique like that.… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

A pretty average home invasion horror film if you ask me.

It's not bad, but by the way some people talked about it you'd expect this to be some groundbreaking work of art. But like most Mike Flanagan films I've seen, it doesn't really offerA pretty average home invasion horror film if you ask me.

It's not bad, but by the way some people talked about it you'd expect this to be some groundbreaking work of art. But like most Mike Flanagan films I've seen, it doesn't really offer anything new other than it being competently made.… Expand

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imthenoobNov 13, 2018

I like the idea of a killer stalking a deaf-mute woman but the story made no sense. She lives alone in an isolated house in the middle of the woods, She can't hear or speak and the killer had already cut her power. What should have been aI like the idea of a killer stalking a deaf-mute woman but the story made no sense. She lives alone in an isolated house in the middle of the woods, She can't hear or speak and the killer had already cut her power. What should have been a 10-minute movie was dragged on for an hour and a half because the killer was written to be a total moron. And aside from her being deaf, Hush recycles a lot of basic horror movie tropes and didn't really do enough to satisfy or keep me entertained throughout. It's not an outright bad movie but I'd say it's overrated for sure when there are already thousands of films just like it.… Expand

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LeZeeNov 29, 2017

Inside and outside, a cat-mouse game!

A limited cast film. One night event. The whole film was shot within the three weeks. Minimised dialogues, maximised actions. This film has such a good record those. But apart from the performances andInside and outside, a cat-mouse game!

A limited cast film. One night event. The whole film was shot within the three weeks. Minimised dialogues, maximised actions. This film has such a good record those. But apart from the performances and settings, there's nothing special. The same old home-invasion concept with so many flaws. If you are looking for nothing but an entertainment, then this will provide you that. But you should not expect more than that, it will foil you from having a nice time with the film. I enjoyed it too, though when it comes to the rating, I should be honest.

Maddie, an authoress who lost hearing and voice in her childhood is now living in a remote place, somewhat isolated from the people. On an ordinary day, unexpectedly, a masked man who killed her neighbour, is now after Maddie too. When she comes to realise that, the cat and mouse game begins. She locked herself inside. On the other hand the stranger trying to get in. As it goes like that for hours, so many twists and turns take place. How the remaining tale would turn out is should be watched.

Simpleness was the highlight. They did not try too much. Particularly, for a thriller like this, they usually scare the viewers with sudden and loud sounds. This film had those, but minimised. You can't blame for isolated settings too, because such crimes can be easily committed on those backdrops. It's all about Kate Siegel. Her best film, according to me. Nice direction, from one of the latest horror flick maker. But this is not a horror film. It is a terror, a thriller. Short running time and it is worth a try.

6/10… Expand

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ErikTheCriticOct 14, 2018

The first half is, without a doubt, far more superior than the second half, which essentially dissolved into clichés. However, a sense of dread and anxiety lasts for most of the runtime.

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MattBrady99Feb 11, 2017

Oh dear.

"Hush" was pretty bad and that's unfortunate to say. It was like "Don't Breath", but the complete opposite. The main character isn't that interesting, characters constantly made stupid decisions, and the villain is prettyOh dear.

"Hush" was pretty bad and that's unfortunate to say. It was like "Don't Breath", but the complete opposite. The main character isn't that interesting, characters constantly made stupid decisions, and the villain is pretty forgettable.

I honestly don't remember much about this one and I only seen it a few days ago.… Expand

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