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Dead Silence (2007) -- A widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist.
Dead Silence (2007) -- Clip: Lisa gets attacked by Billy
Dead Silence (2007) -- Interview: Ryan Kwanten On The Curse Of Mary Shaw
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Dead Silence (2007) -- A widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist.

Overview

User Rating:
6.0/10   17,242 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Leigh Whannell (screenplay)
James Wan (story) ...
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Release Date:
16 March 2007 (USA) more
Tagline:
You scream. You die.
Plot:
A widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist. full summary | full synopsis
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User Comments:
Not Too Bad more (238 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ryan Kwanten ... Jamie Ashen

Amber Valletta ... Ella Ashen

Donnie Wahlberg ... Det. Lipton

Michael Fairman ... Henry Walker
Joan Heney ... Marion Walker

Bob Gunton ... Edward Ashen

Laura Regan ... Lisa Ashen
Dmitry Chepovetsky ... Richard Walker
Judith Roberts ... Mary Shaw

Keir Gilchrist ... Young Henry
Steven Taylor ... Michael Ashen
David Talbot ... Priest

Steve Adams ... 1941 Detective
Shelley Peterson ... Lisa’s Mom
Enn Reitel ... Billy (voice)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for horror violence and images.
Runtime:
89 min | 92 min (unrated version)
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #42784) | Singapore:PG | UK:15 | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | South Korea:18 | Australia:M (unrated version) | Australia:M | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Netherlands:12
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
"Billy" was not only the name of one of the dummies in this movie, but also the name of the puppet used by the Jigsaw killer in the "Saw" movies, also created by Leigh Whannell and James Wan. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During scene in motel room, Jamie's wedding band switches hands and disappears several times. more
Quotes:
Det. Jim Lipton: [walks up to Jamie] Can you help me with a missing persons case? I’m looking for a male.
[points to Jamies Head]
Det. Jim Lipton: Bout this tall. Sometimes seen with a hand up his ass.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Who's Holding You Now? more

FAQ

Is the "Saw" doll in this movie?
List: Ventriloquists who have disturbing relationships with their dummies
What are the differences between the theatrical version and the Unrated Version?
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56 out of 83 people found the following comment useful.
Not Too Bad, 16 March 2007
8/10
Author: Bryan (bryandeth316@hotmail.com) from New Hampshire

I had no interest in seeing this movie, but my buddy wanted to see it so we went to go and see it. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't so much scared, but it was indeed very creepy. This movie almost reminds me of Pennsylvania legend "Bloody Mary". Donnie Walberg definitely plays the guy you love to hate, and of course the ending is good. So hey if you want a good thriller, then I say check it out. If you know you're seeing a girl that's VERY jumpy, then guys definitely take her so she can jump into your arms because this is a good type of movie for that. Not as much gore as I would have liked, but it was definitely fun to see. And of course check out the Jigsaw Puppet.

Yes this is short, yes it's sweet but hey isn't less more?

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