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Dead Silence

Dead Silence

Dead Silence

Dead Silence

You scream. You die.

2007•1h 29m•

★6.4(2,438 ratings)

Horror

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.

Director

Writers

Leigh Whannell, James Wan

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Main Cast

Ryan Kwanten

Ryan Kwanten

Jamie Ashen

Amber Valletta

Amber Valletta

Ella Ashen

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg

Det. Lipton

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Edward Ashen

Laura Regan

Laura Regan

Lisa Ashen

Michael Fairman

Michael Fairman

Henry Walker

Joan Heney

Joan Heney

Marion Walker

Dmitry Chepovetsky

Dmitry Chepovetsky

Richard Walker

Judith Roberts

Judith Roberts

Mary Shaw

Steve Adams

Steve Adams

Police officer

Keir Gilchrist

Keir Gilchrist

Young Henry

Shelley Peterson

Shelley Peterson

Lisa's Mom

Full Crew

Direction

First Assistant Director: Andrew Shea
Second Assistant Director: Sarah Campbell
Director: James Wan
Script Supervisor: Carol Pears

Writing

Writer: Leigh Whannell
Story: Leigh Whannell
Story: James Wan

Production

Producer: Mark Burg
Producer: Gregg Hoffman
Casting: Barbara Fiorentino
Casting: Wendy Weidman
Casting: Rebecca Mangieri
Producer: Oren Koules

Music & Sound

ADR Mixer: Jeremy Balko
Sound Editor: Cody King
ADR Recordist: Brian Dunlop
Assistant Sound Editor: Brent Findley
ADR Mixer: Doc Kane
ADR Mixer: Eric Thompson

Cinematography

Best Boy Grip: Mike Ohorodnyk
Camera Loader: Carlo Bellini
First Assistant "B" Camera: Yvonne Collin
First Assistant Camera: Dean Stinchcombe
Grip: Neil Fraser
Second Assistant "B" Camera: Beth Nobes

Editing

Digital Intermediate Editor: John Daro
Digital Intermediate Colorist: Walter Volpatto
Colorist: Mila Patriki
Assistant Editor: Charles Ryan
Assistant Editor: Alexandra Leviloff
Digital Intermediate: Bill Schultz

Art Direction

Assistant Set Decoration: David Joseph Doblinger
Assistant Property Master: Toni Wong
Set Dresser: Vickie Yolevsky
Set Dresser: Arlene Savan
Storyboard Artist: Greg Chown
Set Dresser: Matt Wladyka

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Denise Cronenberg
Makeup Department Head: Leslie Sebert
Assistant Hairstylist: Fina Khan
Prosthetic Designer: François Dagenais
Key Hair Stylist: David R. Beecroft
Truck Supervisor: Kim Porter

Visual Effects

Digital Compositor: Barb Benoit
Digital Compositor: Bonnie Dickson
Digital Compositor: John J. Miralles
Digital Compositor: Rob Del Ciancio
VFX Lighting Artist: Benjamin Min Huang
Matte Painter: Cyril Frederick Chu

Keywords

funerallegendtombstonedetectivesupernaturalclownflashbackventriloquisturban legendcursemansionwidowergothicdollghost storyventriloquist's dummysupernatural horror

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "You scream. You die."

#2

With a budget of $20.0M, the film grossed $22.4M — a profit of $2.4M (12% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

#4

The film was directed by James Wan.

#5

The screenplay was written by Leigh Whannell.

#6

The score was composed by Charlie Clouser.

#7

Cinematography was handled by John R. Leonetti.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0455760.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

2,438 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Dead Silence

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$20,000,000

Revenue:

$22,382,047

Production Companies:

Evolution Entertainment

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

Twisted Pictures

Twisted Pictures

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