The Silence
Seen it?2019 | 91 min | Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved 28 Years Later or A Quiet Place, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 172K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John R. Leonetti
- Stanley TucciHugh Andrews
- Kiernan ShipkaAlly Andrews
- Miranda OttoKelly Andrews
- Kate TrotterLynn
- John CorbettGlenn
- Kyle BreitkopfJude Andrews
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