Dead Silence (2007)
A chilling legend of ventriloquism and murder unravels with atmospheric dread in a gritty hometown.
Jamie returns to his hometown in search of answers to his wife's murder, which occurred after receiving a weird package containing a ventriloquist dummy named Billy, which may be linked to the legend of ventriloquist Mary Shaw. Destined to find out the truth, Jamie goes to the town of Raven's Fair, where Shaw used to perform and is buried. But Jamie is in for more than he expected.
How intense is Dead Silence?
Dead Silence is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Dead Silence feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Dead Silence
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Is Dead Silence for you?
Is Dead Silence scary?
Yes, properly. Dead Silence is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Dead Silence gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Dead Silence sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dead Silence OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Dead Silence?
Dead Silence runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Dead Silence?
Dead Silence is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dead Silence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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