Silent House

About Silent House

Silent House, released in 2011, centers itself on the mind-boggling and horrifying experiences of a girl who is trapped inside her family's lakeside retreat. The plot thickens and the tension escalates as our protagonist becomes unable to contact anyone outside and supernatural forces start to hold sway over the house, seemingly resonating with an eerie and perplexing energy and leading to unforeseen consequences.

A spine-chilling horror movie that unfolds in real time, Silent House presents a glimpse into the darkest recesses of human fear while keeping the audience on the edge of their seats with its uncompromising intensity and nerve-wracking suspense.

Making/Production

Directed by Chris Kentis and Laura Lau, Silent House was based on Gustavo Hernandez's 2010 Uruguayan film, La Casa Muda. The film producers aimed to ramp up the fear quotient by employing a continuous uninterrupted single shot layout for the movie. The combination of suspense, drama and real-time horror has made Silent House an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Actors

• Elizabeth Olsen as Sarah: She delivers a power-packed performance, perfectly capturing her character's escalating terror and powerlessness in the face of unimaginable horror.
• Adam Trese as John: Playing the role of Sarah's father, Trese lends an air of mystery and intrigue to his character, raising the overall suspense quotient of the movie.
• Eric Sheffer Stevens as Peter: As Sarah's uncle who initially seems nonchalant about the unfolding horror, Stevens brilliantly portrays the slow dawning of realization of the terror that is engulfing them.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film Silent House was shot with a handheld camera in one continuous shot, a unique feat in horror cinema contributing to the heightened fear factor and the realism of victim experience.
• Elizabeth Olsen was almost completely present on screen throughout the film's running time, a rarity in modern cinema.
• The claustrophobic lake house used in the film was so tight that the crew had to move outside whenever shooting commenced.

Quotes

• "Something's not right here, I can feel it." - Sarah
• "We're not safe here." - Sarah
• "Is this some kind of joke, because it's not funny!" - John

Music and Soundtrack

• "Dark Inside" performed by Underpass
• "Mascara Tunnel" performed by Function
• "Womb Dream" performed by How to Dress Well