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Inspired by true events, Silent House was filmed in one continuous, amazingly relentless shot with no edits. One of the most terrifying, intense and horrific films in modern horror, it’s also one of the most groundbreaking since The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity.
Shy, introverted Laura and her jaded father have promised to clean an old friend’s property in order for it to be sold. Travelling deep into the hostile, unforgiving landscape of rural Uruguay, they are to spend the night in an isolated, run down cottage. With no civilisation for hundreds of miles and no electricity or modern conveniences within the property, Laura begins to dread the on coming night. As darkness prevails her father investigates a strange noise from the above floor. When he doesn’t return, Laura has nothing but fear to console her. But she’s not alone. Something is waiting in the shadows, something that knows her worst nightmares.
Shy, introverted Laura and her jaded father have promised to clean an old friend’s property in order for it to be sold. Travelling deep into the hostile, unforgiving landscape of rural Uruguay, they are to spend the night in an isolated, run down cottage. With no civilisation for hundreds of miles and no electricity or modern conveniences within the property, Laura begins to dread the on coming night. As darkness prevails her father investigates a strange noise from the above floor. When he doesn’t return, Laura has nothing but fear to console her. But she’s not alone. Something is waiting in the shadows, something that knows her worst nightmares.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By W. Beckett
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I won't delve into the plot, but ultimately someone had to do it. Shoot a film in one continuous take in real time. Of course there are moments of black where the film was probably shot and then editted together in about 4 segments, but that doesn't detract from quite an effective novel film. Sub-titles aren't a problem, since there are so few dialogue scenes that you soon loose yourself to the tension and emotional ride of the film. After all, it is called the 'Silent' house. Of course in retrospect you do wonder why the main lead character ended up behaving in such and such a way as she did, but I suppose you can either interpret it as poetic licence or an unhinged perspective. Either way the director did a good job in capturing the fraught nerves within a limited shooting format. Ultimately it's worth a visit. Not perfect since----Subtle spoilers here in brackets, in case you like to skip it. (But just who was the guy who grabbed her neck and then later attacked her from out of a polaroid camera flash?) But hey - for a film from Uruguay obviously executed on a budget, it is a film that leaves enough of an impression for you to remember. In fact I would've given it 5 stars if it weren't for the (bracket) unanswered questions, and the fact only a trailer is offered as the one lone measly Extra. Would've been nice to hear the director's and main lead actress point of view. Even if you did - Ha - have to read a lot more sub-titles...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
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!!!WARNING. CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!
Wilson and his daughter Laura have been employed by a friend Nelson to clean his property so he can sell it. However, once inside, Laura starts to hear strange noises and her father goes upstairs to investigate. There is a loud noise and a cry and suddenly Laura is alone in a house of horrors. Or is she?
This interesting horror film from Uruguay has really divided my opinion. I thought the near silent majority of the film, with a mounting sense of dread as Laura investigates the house and its secrets, was beautifully handled. The film was at this point building up nicely towards a nerve jangling climax.
Then came the ending. Oh dear. It's not as if I didn't like the intentions of the ending, as the ideas behind it were fine. It was just the execution of said ending that left so much to be desired. As a previous reviewer has mentioned, this opens up gaping plot holes and sublimely scary sequences such as Laura taking the flash photography are thus made redundant. It's not a lame duck ending, but it does render past events pretty redundant.
A great shame as there was much to enjoy along the way. Still, La Casa Muda is worth investigating and the director clearly has a great future ahead of them, as the film is extemely well shot, and there are genuine 'jump out of your seat' moments throughout its running time. However, I can only award the film a disappointing 3 out of 5 due to the nonsensical conclusion.
Wilson and his daughter Laura have been employed by a friend Nelson to clean his property so he can sell it. However, once inside, Laura starts to hear strange noises and her father goes upstairs to investigate. There is a loud noise and a cry and suddenly Laura is alone in a house of horrors. Or is she?
This interesting horror film from Uruguay has really divided my opinion. I thought the near silent majority of the film, with a mounting sense of dread as Laura investigates the house and its secrets, was beautifully handled. The film was at this point building up nicely towards a nerve jangling climax.
Then came the ending. Oh dear. It's not as if I didn't like the intentions of the ending, as the ideas behind it were fine. It was just the execution of said ending that left so much to be desired. As a previous reviewer has mentioned, this opens up gaping plot holes and sublimely scary sequences such as Laura taking the flash photography are thus made redundant. It's not a lame duck ending, but it does render past events pretty redundant.
A great shame as there was much to enjoy along the way. Still, La Casa Muda is worth investigating and the director clearly has a great future ahead of them, as the film is extemely well shot, and there are genuine 'jump out of your seat' moments throughout its running time. However, I can only award the film a disappointing 3 out of 5 due to the nonsensical conclusion.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Exceptionally well shot in one continuos take, with some excellent performances and a great twist in the tail. This is the original rather than the American "reimagining" an awful term that usually means re-written by someone with very little imagination who assumes 1: that they know better than everyone else and 2: that we as the audience have the IQ of a Cheese Danish and the attention span of a gnat on speed. This film is outstanding and needs no "reimagining", 5 out of 5.
By r.cook
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good film although it is very much like the witch blair project it was more interesting value for money would not have paid anymore for it though
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Watched it on Halloween and it certainly made us jump a few times! Being very cleverly shot in one long scene made it quite claustrophobic. Don't let the sub-titles put you off - there isn't much dialogue. It must have been good as my husband didn't fall asleep for once!
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This is the movie that purports to be all shot in one take.
That's right - the whole movie is done in one continious take, like Russian Ark. If it all was done for real, it must have been damn difficult to pull off.
But, there are a few places where the director could have easily cut and edited so that that it seems continious and if you ask my opinion, that's what happened.
Still, the effect is still jaw-dropping, as all the actors (especially the lead girl) had to stay in character all the time for LONG stretches of time.
It's basically a there's-an-intruder-in-the-house movie with a single character trying at first to escape and then seeking out who or what is making all that noise upstairs when escape is denied her.
There are some good scares (the Polaroid camera scene is heart-stopping) but on the whole the movie can become seriously tedious as the lead character endlessly goes through cupboards looking for a weapon, staring at hallways and stairs contemplating whether she should go further and just acting stupid, basically.
The ending is also beyond ludicrous with a totally unswallowable twist that seems to be just tacked-on because they could, and basically invalidates the while friggin' movie.
I know there's a US remake, but I haven't seen it. Hopefully, they've tightened the film up a bit and got rid of that stupid ending, but somehow I doubt it. Highly.
Still worth catching if you're a big horror nut and to check out the way in which it was shot.
That's right - the whole movie is done in one continious take, like Russian Ark. If it all was done for real, it must have been damn difficult to pull off.
But, there are a few places where the director could have easily cut and edited so that that it seems continious and if you ask my opinion, that's what happened.
Still, the effect is still jaw-dropping, as all the actors (especially the lead girl) had to stay in character all the time for LONG stretches of time.
It's basically a there's-an-intruder-in-the-house movie with a single character trying at first to escape and then seeking out who or what is making all that noise upstairs when escape is denied her.
There are some good scares (the Polaroid camera scene is heart-stopping) but on the whole the movie can become seriously tedious as the lead character endlessly goes through cupboards looking for a weapon, staring at hallways and stairs contemplating whether she should go further and just acting stupid, basically.
The ending is also beyond ludicrous with a totally unswallowable twist that seems to be just tacked-on because they could, and basically invalidates the while friggin' movie.
I know there's a US remake, but I haven't seen it. Hopefully, they've tightened the film up a bit and got rid of that stupid ending, but somehow I doubt it. Highly.
Still worth catching if you're a big horror nut and to check out the way in which it was shot.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage
I last 35 minutes. thats 35 minutes I will never get back. I will complete this review by saying garbage a few times to make up the minimum number of words: garbage garbage garbage... Read more
Published 9 months ago by hugo
1.0 out of 5 stars
The boring house!
SPOILERS...BUT IT WILL SAVE YOU TIME.
Ok so i heard about the remake before i even knew there was an original & the whole thing with it being 1 take in its entirety had... Read more
Ok so i heard about the remake before i even knew there was an original & the whole thing with it being 1 take in its entirety had... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Craig Pearson
1.0 out of 5 stars
This type of horror-Silencio already!
Another year, another 'horror' cheat using the same old "based on true events" and isolated home setting to spew another tiresome 'Blair Witch' pretender into the already... Read more
Published 13 months ago by ScottPaul ScottPaul
3.0 out of 5 stars
scary house with unveiled history
This subtle, understated low budget Spanish scare film has some creditable features. The film was shot in one long sequence with no cuts, bare that in mind and you have to note the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. BROOKES
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awful
Very disappointed with this film. I found it very slow, boring in places and just generally lacking in all departments. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cuppy
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!
Terrible film, little or no point to this dreadful exercise. The director has no story telling ability. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Crapulous
1.0 out of 5 stars
Prepare to be Bored
The DVD cover says "Prepare to be Scared" - I was and I was disappointed.
It's main selling point is that it was supposedly filmed all in one take. Read more
It's main selling point is that it was supposedly filmed all in one take. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr Evil
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