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Dead Silence (DVD, 2007, Unrated, Anamorphic Widescreen)
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Leading Role: Donnie Wahlberg,Michael Fairman
Director: James Wan
Rating: Unrated
Release Date: Jun 2007
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Unrated, Anamorphic Widescreen
UPC: 025192884924
Product ID: EPID60009117
Description: Old ladies, ventriloquist dummies, decrepit small-towns, and dolls are all exploited for their full creepy potential in DEAD SILENCE, a relatively innocent but thoroughly scary horror feature from the makers of SAW. After a heavily styli...
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Truly Breath-Capturing !! An Honest Shocker/Thriller !!Review created: 05/19/07(updated 07/04/07)
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"Dead Silence" (UNRATED) is the latest frightfest from the creators of the "SAW Trilogy"; and it most assuredly does not let down; or let you as the viewer escape it's nightmare.
An old curse catches up with a new generation when Newlyweds Jamie Ashen, (Ryan Kwanten), and beautiful wife Lisa, (Laura Regan), receive a ventriloquists dummy as an Anonymous gift.
Both grew up in a small town called Raven's Fair; hearing ominous tales of ventriloquist Mary Shaw., who lived with her intimate companions of over 100 dolls; and kidnapped and slaughtered a young child who challenged her dolls as not real.
"I can see you lips moving", the child reels from the audience; 65-years prior.,(as we are shown in cinematic black & white as a hindsight revelation; so well filmed.) The last words ever spoken by the child who turns up dead. Townsfolk, petrified of Mary Shaw's connection, track her down and murder her; burying her with her dolls., (expecting to rid Raven's Fair of Mary Shaw's EVILS forever; but never mention her name!! Townsfolk still whisper.)
When newlyweds Jamie and Lisa receive their anonymous doll "Billy"., they recall the curse legend as if a childhood joke remembered. Yet, when it quickly is gruesomely presented to us that "it's far from a joke"; Jamie must leave everything behind; and race back home to Raven's Fair. -
Dogged and tracked by Cynically Hard-Nosed Realist "Seen-To-Much-For-A-Lifet
The horrorfest is unleashed !!
Exceptionally well-choreographed and enraptured in throbbing, well-done sound-effects and intensely drone-settings of scene-prescence and presentation that is frankly "PERFECT"., this frightfest from "Saw" creators Leigh Whannell and James Wan draws upon immaculate pacing. Their formula for great success in chemistry leads to tension-packed cinematography and gifted storytelling; in tandum to their classics "SAW".
"You Scream., You Die," is the movie's tag line., as each victim's tongue is torn-out "IF" they scream (the scream is the mechanism that sets off the killer).
The black-and-white prologue that opens the film is so stylish and exceptionally well done, what follows is the gruesome inflictions only "SAW" creators minds could derive. Wan's visual instincts are the partners' greatest strength at this point in their career. Their storytelling ability is., once again., in full overdrive.
(For movie-enthusiasts: Catch the clip where; in tracking Mary Shaw to her lair in the haunting attics of a theatrical hall in Raven's Fair., Detective Lipton and Jamie uncover a room where all dolls have been unearthed from their burials and encased in a wall-to-ceiling case. The dolls revealing they are alive - in a brief shot catch the "SAW" - JigSaw Puppet propped against a wall!! - A visual tribute/homage to the first success' of "SAW". You can easily miss it., so look good !!)
Don't be fooled., "How scary can a puppet-movie be"?
I challenge you to try and sleep well !! - "Dead Silence" (UNRATED) has all the thrills, tension, horror and gore we would expect from it's "SAW" forefathers.
SEE THIS !!!! -- Guaranteed Success & Entertaining Nightmare !
An old curse catches up with a new generation when Newlyweds Jamie Ashen, (Ryan Kwanten), and beautiful wife Lisa, (Laura Regan), receive a ventriloquists dummy as an Anonymous gift.
Both grew up in a small town called Raven's Fair; hearing ominous tales of ventriloquist Mary Shaw., who lived with her intimate companions of over 100 dolls; and kidnapped and slaughtered a young child who challenged her dolls as not real.
"I can see you lips moving", the child reels from the audience; 65-years prior.,(as we are shown in cinematic black & white as a hindsight revelation; so well filmed.) The last words ever spoken by the child who turns up dead. Townsfolk, petrified of Mary Shaw's connection, track her down and murder her; burying her with her dolls., (expecting to rid Raven's Fair of Mary Shaw's EVILS forever; but never mention her name!! Townsfolk still whisper.)
When newlyweds Jamie and Lisa receive their anonymous doll "Billy"., they recall the curse legend as if a childhood joke remembered. Yet, when it quickly is gruesomely presented to us that "it's far from a joke"; Jamie must leave everything behind; and race back home to Raven's Fair. -
Dogged and tracked by Cynically Hard-Nosed Realist "Seen-To-Much-For-A-Lifet
The horrorfest is unleashed !!
Exceptionally well-choreographed and enraptured in throbbing, well-done sound-effects and intensely drone-settings of scene-prescence and presentation that is frankly "PERFECT"., this frightfest from "Saw" creators Leigh Whannell and James Wan draws upon immaculate pacing. Their formula for great success in chemistry leads to tension-packed cinematography and gifted storytelling; in tandum to their classics "SAW".
"You Scream., You Die," is the movie's tag line., as each victim's tongue is torn-out "IF" they scream (the scream is the mechanism that sets off the killer).
The black-and-white prologue that opens the film is so stylish and exceptionally well done, what follows is the gruesome inflictions only "SAW" creators minds could derive. Wan's visual instincts are the partners' greatest strength at this point in their career. Their storytelling ability is., once again., in full overdrive.
(For movie-enthusiasts: Catch the clip where; in tracking Mary Shaw to her lair in the haunting attics of a theatrical hall in Raven's Fair., Detective Lipton and Jamie uncover a room where all dolls have been unearthed from their burials and encased in a wall-to-ceiling case. The dolls revealing they are alive - in a brief shot catch the "SAW" - JigSaw Puppet propped against a wall!! - A visual tribute/homage to the first success' of "SAW". You can easily miss it., so look good !!)
Don't be fooled., "How scary can a puppet-movie be"?
I challenge you to try and sleep well !! - "Dead Silence" (UNRATED) has all the thrills, tension, horror and gore we would expect from it's "SAW" forefathers.
SEE THIS !!!! -- Guaranteed Success & Entertaining Nightmare !
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A disappointment.............
) 3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
After reading rave reviews from critics and other viewers, I decided to give this movie a shot. Was disappointed. Went in expected a movie similar to Child's Play (aka Chucky), where the doll does the attacking and killing, instead in this movie the dolls don't really do anything just sit there... I mean WHAT??? When you make a movie about ventriloquists, I expect the dolls to do a bit more than just sit around, but maybe that's just me. Not a single thrill/chill in the movie for me, average story with an expected twist for an ending, but overall a huge let down. My grade for this show a D-.
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Dead Silence...heheheReview created: 02/25/08
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I thought that this movie was something new and interesting. It was not just a hardcore slasher movie nor was it a movie where all you get it the set up to about 20 minutes of good horror/thriller action.
I felt like this movie had a good combination of both. However, if you are looking for a movie that is filled with blood and guts then you might want to continue looking because although this movie does have a tad bit of blood, it is nothing like a Rob Zombie movie, for example.
Having someone who is dead kill through her dolls is quite a unique idea to me. I think that the people who did this movie really did a good job protraying Mary Shaw. My one complaint is that I would have liked to have had a little bit more of a back story into Mary Shaw's life. Perhaps her life as a child and/or young adult. I think that would have been an entertaining aspect to add to the film.
I don't want to give away too much about this movie, but I do think that if you are looking to watch something with a little bit of mystery and suspense, then this just might be the movie for you.
I felt like this movie had a good combination of both. However, if you are looking for a movie that is filled with blood and guts then you might want to continue looking because although this movie does have a tad bit of blood, it is nothing like a Rob Zombie movie, for example.
Having someone who is dead kill through her dolls is quite a unique idea to me. I think that the people who did this movie really did a good job protraying Mary Shaw. My one complaint is that I would have liked to have had a little bit more of a back story into Mary Shaw's life. Perhaps her life as a child and/or young adult. I think that would have been an entertaining aspect to add to the film.
I don't want to give away too much about this movie, but I do think that if you are looking to watch something with a little bit of mystery and suspense, then this just might be the movie for you.
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Good story, good cast, good, good effects, GOOD MOVIE!Review created: 09/28/07
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I would have paid the $11.00 + $10 for the popcorn/soda to see this. Saw fans will be happy but not better.
The story opens with a good lead in. It's black and white to give you the old creepy feeling. PAY attention! You're catapulted to the present and you need to remember that past scene!
The present kicks in to a loving couple. You KNOW it's too nice and that means something horrible is following. A ring and run leaves a mailed unmarked large box at the door. It's a ventriloquist's dummy. Bad things from the get go follow with a cross between an aura of "The RING". Wife goes! Hubby returns to find her mangled body (minus her tongue) propped up like the dummy seemingly responsible for her death and police (detective) blame the husband!
Husband takes on a quest with the law hot on his tail to find out what happened uncovering an Erie ghost's tale. Ending great! I didn't see it coming! It moved the movie from a B- to an A- (-: get the movie. Anything under $10.00 at eBay is a steal!
I could provide more but don't want to spoil the fun! JUST GET IT!
The story opens with a good lead in. It's black and white to give you the old creepy feeling. PAY attention! You're catapulted to the present and you need to remember that past scene!
The present kicks in to a loving couple. You KNOW it's too nice and that means something horrible is following. A ring and run leaves a mailed unmarked large box at the door. It's a ventriloquist's dummy. Bad things from the get go follow with a cross between an aura of "The RING". Wife goes! Hubby returns to find her mangled body (minus her tongue) propped up like the dummy seemingly responsible for her death and police (detective) blame the husband!
Husband takes on a quest with the law hot on his tail to find out what happened uncovering an Erie ghost's tale. Ending great! I didn't see it coming! It moved the movie from a B- to an A- (-: get the movie. Anything under $10.00 at eBay is a steal!
I could provide more but don't want to spoil the fun! JUST GET IT!
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Spooky * Creepy
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This was surprisingly good. I say this because it wasn't a blockbuster or a big-budget movie yet it delivered pretty well.
I was looking for a good old-fashioned scary movie that wasn't all special effects, and this was it. The dolls are creepy and this movie reminds me of the way the old twilight zone series and some of the old scary movies from the 1950's were done. Very moody and somewhat tense at times. There are some special effects but they work very well here and you don't get bombarded by them.
I was looking for a good old-fashioned scary movie that wasn't all special effects, and this was it. The dolls are creepy and this movie reminds me of the way the old twilight zone series and some of the old scary movies from the 1950's were done. Very moody and somewhat tense at times. There are some special effects but they work very well here and you don't get bombarded by them.
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good and slightly new1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This brings a slightly new twist to horror movies. Part ghost, part dummy, part witch, all bitch!
Story revolves around an old lady that did ventriliquist shows being the suspect of a childs dissapearance being murdered and taking her revenge on the families of the town. The story is fairly old (think Darkness Falls) but has a few new twists and the story though severely flawwed is actually interesting. Above average but below excellent. I would recommend Darkness Falls if you like this movie.
Ps. STAY AWAY FROM CROSSROADS AUCTIONS, THEY SELL SERIOUSLY DAMAGED DVDS, 7 OUT OF 9 WERE RUINED AND THEY ARE EXTREMELY RUDE AND LIARS! READ THEIR FEEDBACK AND BEWARE.
Story revolves around an old lady that did ventriliquist shows being the suspect of a childs dissapearance being murdered and taking her revenge on the families of the town. The story is fairly old (think Darkness Falls) but has a few new twists and the story though severely flawwed is actually interesting. Above average but below excellent. I would recommend Darkness Falls if you like this movie.
Ps. STAY AWAY FROM CROSSROADS AUCTIONS, THEY SELL SERIOUSLY DAMAGED DVDS, 7 OUT OF 9 WERE RUINED AND THEY ARE EXTREMELY RUDE AND LIARS! READ THEIR FEEDBACK AND BEWARE.
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Much better than expected, a real surprise!Review created: 09/04/07
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Ok, haunted muderous dolls are a bit old... ala Chucky. As such, I didn't expect much from this movie. What a surprise! They were able to spin the traditional scary doll story with their own twists, and add some genuine frights (or jumps at the least) at the same time.
Worth seeing, would watch again!
Worth seeing, would watch again!
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SAW FANReview created: 06/16/07
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I love the music in this movie just like SAW. the way the camera moves into different scenes is really different. the story was decent. I'm usually not scared of horror movies and i was scared. my boyfriend always hates the movies we go to in the theater but this is the only one that he actually liked. THE ENDING.... was awesome just like in SAW1.. that's the kind of movie i was looking for, James Wan is an exellent producer and writer.
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Great DVD PurchaseReview created: 10/24/09
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) DVD arrived in only two days after purchase in exactly the condition the seller described. This seller is a top-rated for a reason.
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She'll Rip Your Tongue Out At The Seam If You Scream!Review created: 10/21/09
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"Beware the stare of Mary Shaw. She has no children, only dolls. If you see her in your dreams, be sure you never, ever scream or she'll rip you tongue out at the seam."
Having seen thousands of scary movies, I will have to say that this one is probably up there as being one of the scariest. The complete tone of this film well thought out and the whole feel of the film was meant to impress evil upon the film. If you dare to watch this and unlock the deadly curse of Mary Shaw upon yourself and others, enter at you own risk.
There is a great deal of potential for many scares, but our director James Wan wanted to wait for the finale to really give you a jolt. The mixture of creepiness, funeral homes, old people, dolls and ventriloquist dummies, broken down towns, and a rich man's mansion all set you up for a thoroughly visual nightmare that wins you respect soon into the film.
The use of black-and-white film within and during the opening credits add a particular nuance of spookiness and evil. The music soundtrack completely sounds eerie with the overlapping singers using ohs oohs and ahhs with deep voices like parts of the soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick's "2001:A Space Odyssey" when they found the black monolith on the moon.
The story about Mary Shaw was supposedly concocted many years ago, but is never been discussed in public, since there is much death attached to her name.
Newlyweds Jamie (Ryan Kwanten) and Lisa Ashen are the first to have a run in with the dummy named Billy, who continues to show up throughout the film. Lisa screams and then she dies horribly and is found without her tongue by Jamie who only left her to go to the store for a few minutes.
Detective Jim Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg) soon becomes involved with the possible murder of this young girl and remains on Jamie's heels all the way to the end of the film. Jamie goes back home to Raven's Fair where he talks to his father and finally discovers the truth of Mary Shaw (a very talented ventriloquist), who (turns out) met her death in a very strange and unnatural way.
Once known for it's grand display of luxury and wealth, Raven's Fair has now become almost like and old ghost town lying in a state of decay. Most of its inhabitants died mysteriously and brutally had their tongues removed, sometimes entire families found this way. Jamie go home to his wealthy father, only to find a young new bride (Amber Valetta) by his side. No one wants to talk about Mary Shaw, let alone whisper her name. If Jamie is going to get to the bottom of the Mary Shaw legend, he'll have to face the town's past alone.
This ghost story will have you guessing all the way up to the very end. I'll give this a 5/5 and will have to watch this over and over. Don't expect this to be like a "Chucky Film", but it could be a great deal more. Be sure and check out the Alternate Ending and the Alternate Opening. It will have your skin crawling.
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Having seen thousands of scary movies, I will have to say that this one is probably up there as being one of the scariest. The complete tone of this film well thought out and the whole feel of the film was meant to impress evil upon the film. If you dare to watch this and unlock the deadly curse of Mary Shaw upon yourself and others, enter at you own risk.
There is a great deal of potential for many scares, but our director James Wan wanted to wait for the finale to really give you a jolt. The mixture of creepiness, funeral homes, old people, dolls and ventriloquist dummies, broken down towns, and a rich man's mansion all set you up for a thoroughly visual nightmare that wins you respect soon into the film.
The use of black-and-white film within and during the opening credits add a particular nuance of spookiness and evil. The music soundtrack completely sounds eerie with the overlapping singers using ohs oohs and ahhs with deep voices like parts of the soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick's "2001:A Space Odyssey" when they found the black monolith on the moon.
The story about Mary Shaw was supposedly concocted many years ago, but is never been discussed in public, since there is much death attached to her name.
Newlyweds Jamie (Ryan Kwanten) and Lisa Ashen are the first to have a run in with the dummy named Billy, who continues to show up throughout the film. Lisa screams and then she dies horribly and is found without her tongue by Jamie who only left her to go to the store for a few minutes.
Detective Jim Lipton (Donnie Wahlberg) soon becomes involved with the possible murder of this young girl and remains on Jamie's heels all the way to the end of the film. Jamie goes back home to Raven's Fair where he talks to his father and finally discovers the truth of Mary Shaw (a very talented ventriloquist), who (turns out) met her death in a very strange and unnatural way.
Once known for it's grand display of luxury and wealth, Raven's Fair has now become almost like and old ghost town lying in a state of decay. Most of its inhabitants died mysteriously and brutally had their tongues removed, sometimes entire families found this way. Jamie go home to his wealthy father, only to find a young new bride (Amber Valetta) by his side. No one wants to talk about Mary Shaw, let alone whisper her name. If Jamie is going to get to the bottom of the Mary Shaw legend, he'll have to face the town's past alone.
This ghost story will have you guessing all the way up to the very end. I'll give this a 5/5 and will have to watch this over and over. Don't expect this to be like a "Chucky Film", but it could be a great deal more. Be sure and check out the Alternate Ending and the Alternate Opening. It will have your skin crawling.
IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS!
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Dead Silence DVDReview created: 04/30/09
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For some reason I really like this movie.
It's very interesting.
It has a GREAT ending unlike most scary movies.
It's very interesting.
It has a GREAT ending unlike most scary movies.
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dead silenceReview created: 04/08/09
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i bought this movie because i love scary movies. the movie didn't have any scratches on it and the case was like new. i was very satisfied with the shipping it didn't take long to get it.
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great moviei love this movie because the same directors of the collection saws made this one. i thought the movie was great.
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Dead SilenceReview created: 03/03/09
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I got a movie. It came very fast. The movie is in great condition just as was posted in the add. I am glad I won.
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Liked it so much that I bought it!The only thing I didn't like about this movie is that it was not long enough. I thought it was an awesome little flick and had to add it to my horror collection! It wasn't as scary as I hoped, but it did give me a few good chills. The storyline was great, the whole Mary Shaw thing was similar to Bloody Mary which I liked. And the twist at the end was amazing!! I'm sure if I watched this alone in the dark I would have nightmares for weeks lol...I try not to watch scary movies alone so maybe I am under estimating the "horror value" of this movie. All in all, it was great fun! Give it a try!
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Dead SilenceI liked this movie a lot! This is what a scary movie should be! I loved the cover of the dvd so, I read the description & decided to buy it. Instant classic!!
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90 minutes i'll never get back
) 0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This movie is suppose to be scary? This is the worst horror movie if seen in 10 years, I'm glad i paid only $3 for it. Not scary at all, no gore, no acting, no story (OK, a bad story). Don't waste your money.
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Dead SilenceReview created: 09/15/08
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Liked it. for a B movie it was pretty good. fairly easy to follow with sence.
if u hate dolls watch with a friend must see at least once
if u hate dolls watch with a friend must see at least once
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my outlookReview created: 09/12/08
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I like this movie for the simple reason that I love horror films and this one is scary.A+ horror flick of all time in my book.the only thing is that it was a little bit more scratched than what I thought. I decided to buy this product because it was a very good price.
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dead silenceReview created: 07/10/08
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non stop suspence and thriller dislike nothing about this movie cause i had to have it thank you agian for your sell two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dead SilenceReview created: 05/03/08(updated 05/03/08)
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The shipment was fantastic. The Seller gave me NO HASSLE. The pricing was very reasonable. The DVD(Dead Silence) that i bought was the unrated version which is was looking for couldn't find the unrated version for about 3 weeks.
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great dvd at a great priceReview created: 04/05/08
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I was very satisfied with my purchase. I got it promptly and the condition was exactly as advertised.
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VERY GOODI LIKE SCARY MOVIES. IT WAS A GOOD PRICE FOR THE ITEM PLUS SHIPPING. I ALSO LIKED THE FACT THAT IT WAS QUICK SHIPPING AND VERY WELL PACKAGED.
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Dead Silence (2007, DVD)Review created: 02/22/08
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movie was ok, not like i thought. I would recommend renting this movie before buying it unless you can get an unbeatable price from ebay.
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A Masterpiece!!!Review created: 10/06/07
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I like thriller movies!! I decide to buy it because i already saw the movie and like the way was filmed, also I like Mary Shaw!!!
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