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Dead Silence (2007)

โ€œYou scream. You die.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 2,518 votes 1h 29m r Horror

#118 of 208 films from 2007 #479 of 1243 in horror

Directed by James Wan ยท Written by Leigh Whannell, James Wan

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ryan Kwantenas Jamie Ashen
Amber Vallettaas Ella Ashen
Donnie Wahlbergas Det. Lipton
Bob Guntonas Edward Ashen
Laura Reganas Lisa Ashen
Michael Fairmanas Henry Walker
Joan Heneyas Marion Walker
Dmitry Chepovetskyas Richard Walker
Judith Robertsas Mary Shaw
Steve Adamsas Police officer
Keir Gilchristas Young Henry
Shelley Petersonas Lisa's Mom
Steven Tayloras Michael Ashen
David Talbotas Priest

Facts

Release dateMarch 16, 2007
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$22,382,047 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0455760

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Questions

How long is Dead Silence?
Dead Silence runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Dead Silence worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 2,518 votes, which places it #118 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 44%) and #479 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Dead Silence?
Dead Silence was directed by James Wan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Conjuring (2013), Saw (2004), The Conjuring 2 (2016).
Who stars in Dead Silence?
Ryan Kwanten as Jamie Ashen; Amber Valletta as Ella Ashen; Donnie Wahlberg as Det. Lipton; Bob Gunton as Edward Ashen; Laura Regan as Lisa Ashen; Michael Fairman as Henry Walker.
What is Dead Silence rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dead Silence?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36843.

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