Dead Silence (Unrated Widescreen Edition)

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Three Words: Bump that Ish! .......2007-09-16

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Yah Know......There are a series of events that happen within the first 5 minutes of the movie that if it were real life, there would not have BEEN a movie. I know I know, it's only a movie. Hollywood is allowed to make ANYTHING into a movie, even if everyone reading this review know that It Aint gonna happen. The movie was not boring, took a little long to get to the point, and I will admit, there were quite a few parts that made me yelp. The twist on the end was clever, and worth the wait, and seeing the movie for the second time, I looked out for signs of the twist early on! For the most part, I had three words to say: BUMP THAT ISH!

Event #1: There is a knock on your door at 11:00pm. You live in a secured building.

Event #2: You look through your peep hole, no one is there....>STOP!! The movie should have been over at this point, because had that been anyone with a brain, that whole little "knock" thing would have been completely ignored, and for DANG sure wasn't nobody opening the door! But lets say curiosity gets the best of you, and you open the door ANYWAY...

Event #3: On the floor in front of your apartment door, there is a big brown box on the floor, with your name and NO return address......>STOP!! With the wake of terrorist attacks, I am not TRUSTING the package because I don't know who dropped it off, I wasn't expecting a package, it's 11:00pm AND there's no return address? In what world does it constitute bringing that into your home? Hell, it wasn't even wrapped in pretty paper! I was PLAIN BROWN with black marker for goodness sake!! But let's say you are still curious ( I am pretty sure most of us were moaning at the main character at this point) and you bring that box into your home IGNORING ALL THE SIGNS.....

Event #4: Inside the box you find a creepy looking doll with the most evil look on his face.

Event #5: The box looks too much like a red satin lined coffin.

Event #6: Your psycho girlfriend starts singing a song about how this chick who loved ventriloquist dolls will kill you if you scream when she visits you in your dream......>STOP!! Okay, at this point there is a fire place within 4 feet of our main character......all those conditions make a perfect night for a fire....and a burning doll. And an ex-girlfriend. Movie is over, The End.

Maybe I'm just too old.......2007-09-16

I really can't understand how others think sometimes. Take this movie, for instance. It scared the Hell out of me. On the creepiness scale it was off the chart. Light on gore and strong on atmosphere, it is reminiscent of the great horror flicks of yesteryear, like the original version of The Haunting. The dolls alone are enough to give any sane person nightmares. So why all the negative reviews? What am I missing here?

If you're a blood and guts fan this one isn't for you. This film is heavy on suggestion and suspense, with special effects used more as the spice than the main treat. Call it a thinking person's horror movie if you like.

In any event, if you agree with my prior reviews of scary flicks you'll like this one a lot. If you don't then there's plenty of slasher trash out there on DVD to keep you busy for years - sad but true.

Dead Silence went dead.......2007-09-15

I bought this in high expectations since it was made by the people of SAW (which was AMAZING). Leigh Whannell is one of my favorite movie writters but, no offense Leigh, but you did not do a great job on Dead Silence.

pretty decent.........2007-09-12

I realize movies are very subjective....I liked this movie..not giving it 5 stars because there is room for improvement but I found the premise a bit spooky..and dolls always freaked me out as a child and so did dummies...(and clowns LOL).. I thought this was a good movie...(I also liked House of Wax..which I find similiar in the weirdness category..)

Okay for what it is ...........2007-09-09

If you are looking for a silly horror diversion, this one fills the bill fine. Some weird gore, decent sets, a couple of decent jumps, and a very silly premise. It's improved by the actors who take it much more seriously than it deserves, but for a short horror flick it does have a few fun moments. Harmless fun. How old is Amber Valetta anyway?

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A return to classic horror and in stunning HD
Amazing!
Classic Horror Vibe and a great HD DVD purchase
Save the money and purchase a cheaper version, and not the hd. Features also listed below
'Dead Silence' will not be what you hear watching with friends.

Dead Silence (Unrated) [HD DVD]
Starring: Ryan Kwanten , Amber Valletta , Donnie Wahlberg , Michael Fairman , and Joan Heney
Director: James Wan
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2007-06-26

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A return to classic horror and in stunning HD.......2007-08-25

Although this title got some mixed reviews, it is actually pretty good for the horror fan. Unlike most recent movies (scream, etc.) this is not a teen-horror-comedy in any way. This is classic horror, ala Nightmare on Elm Street. I swear to god I'm afraid of seeing that old woman every time I walk past the bathroom at night. Its that scary. The movie doesn't take itself too seriously though, there are still some "No!! Don't go into the dark basement" parts, but its ok. It wouldn't be a real horror film without that type of stuff.

Overall the picture quality on the HD DVD is very good. Some of the scenes are simply breath taking. The cinematography is very good, especially the camera angles on establishing shots. A lot of the camera work and atmosphere reminded me of the Silent Hill movie. The sound is also very good. Although not perfect, there is really nothing to complain about in the picture and sound department.

Overall Id say this is the scariest movie I've seen in a while. Other recent horror movies such as Saw, Hostel, etc. were pure gore-fests and not really much horror. There are definitely a few parts in the movie I jumped and after the movie I had to turn all the lights on because I was still spooked. Just to be clear, this is still somewhat of a cheesy movie, but it is a fresh breather from all the horror-comedies and definitely one of the better horror flicks available in HD.

Amazing!.......2007-08-08

This movie really captures the "old school" horror feel in a movie by creating the fictional ghost story of mary shaw. The HD-DVD has great qualtiy and the movie is fantastic for a good scare def go for the hd version of dead silence. It even has the standard dvd on the same disk so if your thinking about upgrading to hd-dvd in the future def pick this one up. the dvd features are its only weakness being that it is the same of the standard dvd but hey still they aren't bad. features being Exclusive alternate ending and alternate opening Deleted scenes , The making of dead silence ,Mary Shaw's Secrets ,Evolution of a visual fx and more. So if your looking for a good scare def check this one out in HD!

Classic Horror Vibe and a great HD DVD purchase.......2007-08-08

having been a big fan of the horror genre for years I found this to be highly entertaining, having a throw back feel to old school horror movies, with not a lot of violence and a focus on creepy atmosphere and jump scares of old, if you have a problem looking at creepy puppets you might find this one hard to get through and thats exactly why I like it, IMO you cant go wrong with the guys who wrote and directed SAW.

the HD DVD itself is a combo, which, depending on your situation, might be good or bad, if you are like me and have a lot of friends and family that dont have HD DVD then its a good thing, if you dont care about the Standard side then its not a good thing....overall the picture quality is pretty good, probably a 4 out of 5 rating on that, not the best certainly, but still a very nice transfer, sound is definitely good, a lot of the movie is very quiet (hence the name Dead Silence) and the surround works really well when it needs to....

All in all a great movie and a great buy if you are any kind of horror fan, it might be a little generic for some, but to me its definitely not

Save the money and purchase a cheaper version, and not the hd. Features also listed below.......2007-08-03

I own about 40 Hd-dvds now, when they first came up I was re-buying alot, now I tend to wait for something new that I don't own or I re-purchase it if I really liked it. I also figured prices of Hd-dvds would come down by now after the first year like dvds did but surprisingly they have not. As for dead silence the sound and picture are always good on Hd dvd, also horror films in general have good sound, however this one does not stand out.
Great horror films can get us to forget what makes sense and get us to accept it. They can also be realistic and terrifying and hone in on some hardwired fear we have. Horror films can also purposely be so bad there good. This really isn't any of the above. The scares are the equivalent of me hiding and jumping out at you. I think i guessed nearly everything that happened in the movie prior to it happening. Other random things i found annoying, why does Donnie Wahlberg's character use a electric shaver everywhere? , why do we have to have ominous fog around a cemetery, bit cliche. There are a lot of holes yet I don't lose myself in the movie and accept it. As for the plot amazon provides a good enough description, no need to add to it.
Yes, I have seen worse horror movies, and yes this is a break from the torture porn genre however there are other picks for 2007 out there. If you want to stay on the Hd dvd kick try The Host, again getting away from the torture porn, and one of the best reviewed films of the year getting a 92% positive rating on rottentomtoes out of 129 film critics whereas Dead silence got 17% positive out of 63 critics. Better yet The Shining is now available to pre order on Hd dvd being released on October 23rd. If you have a need to watch killer dolls, watch or re watch Child's Play.
My advice is if you like horror and you want to check out some new on dvd for 2007 just buy a cheaper version than the hd.

Dvd features from box
Exclusive alternate ending and alternate opening
Deleted scenes
The making of dead silence
Mary Shaw's Secrets
Evolution of a visual fx and more

'Dead Silence' will not be what you hear watching with friends........2007-07-24

This is a real CREEPSHOW DELIGHT with lots of surprises in store. Extremely
well directed, and it keeps you thinking trying to figure what is going on. No teenybopper-slasher film, but something to be appreciated by 'Gourmets' of horror, and I used that word for a reason. Yes, there are some plot disconnects with everything not being linear-but that was on purpose and not the result of some bad directing. Crank up the microwave with some popcorn [TWO bags], sit back and just ENJOY! Good Horror Flicks are hard to find and this one is good, IN SPADES!
Rod Serling would love it were he still around, and he is counted among the masters in story telling.

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dummy please

Dead Silence (Rated Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Michael Fairman , Julian Richings , Joan Heney , Bob Gunton , and Donnie Wahlberg
Director: James Wan
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2007-06-26

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dummy please.......2007-07-30

I almost turned this off a few times due the lame actors and leaps in logic. But staying with it paid off a little. I still would have to say thumbs down. There are some good parts, the lady villain is way creepy and the doll itself is too. The death scenes are probably the most disappointing and how they arrive to these scenes only enforces the characters stupidity. The main good guy believes this dummy doll killed his wife (horrifically) so then why is the idiot driving the doll around town not in the trunk!! And propping the creeped out doll by his bed before sleeping? SORRY! First order of business is to send the that freaky doll down the river.

The ending almost saves this movie but by then I hardly cared.

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Think twice before purchasing this film.
Dont mind the critical critics. Take it from me, a horror freak
Horrible horrible movie
Intelligent Horror
very bad

Dead Doll
Starring: Romi Koch , Goran Dukic , Matt Boren , Mikal P. Lazarev , and Ernst Gossner
Director: Adam Sherman
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B0007NFMC6
Release Date: 2005-04-05

Product Description

A frustrated sculptor strangles his beautiful girlfriend and entombs her body into a lifelike doll. As her spirit lingers within her new body, she travels from one owner to the next, seducing men and luring them to their deaths.

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Spanish Subtitles

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Running Time 90 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Think twice before purchasing this film........2006-05-28

It has always been my policy not to throw books or movies away; rather retain them for later use or to give away. This movie has challenged my policy. It was a truly horrible movie with no redeeming values. Even as a dark horror, it lacked substance. The Internet Movie Database lists this move has a comedy/horror, but I did not see any comedic value to the film.

Dont mind the critical critics. Take it from me, a horror freak.......2006-03-06

When I first got Dead Doll I was pessimistic. Dead Doll? Cant
they get a better title?

The doll was played by a very pretty model turned actress named remi koch, save for her annoying voice, she is very pretty and
she plays great as a doll (she doesnt move, just lies still)

The movie allows viewers to see that some people have weird fetishes, and even the most successful couple can still have weird
problems that not even medicine can cure.

Overall I think this movie is great if you like a bit of dark comedy and some gore.

Horrible horrible movie.......2005-05-30

This is the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life. The acting was terrible. It is a disgusting movie. It amazes me that good scripts gets overlooked and this piece of trash get distributed. All the actors need to never ever work in Hollywood again for this disaster a movie, that is if you want to call it that. Purchasing this movie will be the worst mistake of your entire life. Thank goodness for movie rental store.

Intelligent Horror.......2005-05-26

This movie is a parody of all the sex and violence Hollywood pumps out. Dark humor points a finger at the souless worshipping and selling of "Barbie doll" beauty in this culture.
Dead Doll's symbolism depicts crimes against women.Crimes perpetrated by men driven mad with self loathing. Men [and one woman] too weak to control the animal side of their natures.
Dead Doll makes it's points with intensity!

very bad.......2005-04-20

the movie is a bore because none of the characters are even remotely likeable. there is nothing in this movie to draw a viewer into it. clearly, the writers and director never took a writing course of any sort. the characters in this movie are one dimensional, and very dislikeable. all characters should have some kind of complexity or fullness. the movie characters are mean spirited and nothing more. their dialogue and acting are for shock only. only it doesn't work. in the back cover, they describe the female as seducing others and luring them to their deaths. wow, someone has no idea what the word seduction means. there is nothing seductive or erotic in this film. nudity alone doesn't make a flick seductive or erotic. minimal special features. would like to have heard a commentary on how this thing got the distribution it did. skip this over-priced mess. or wait until there are a ton of used copies, which seems to be piling up now.

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Dead Doll

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Great movie; it deserves a better DVD transfer
Atrocius Quality

The Dolls
Starring: Virna Lisi , Nino Manfredi , Alicia Brandet , Monica Vitti , and John Karlsen
Director: Franco Rossi , Luigi Comencini , Dino Risi , and Mauro Bolognini
Manufacturer: Koch Records
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Release Date: 2001-05-08

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Great movie; it deserves a better DVD transfer.......2007-01-17

LE BAMBOLE/THE DOLLS is a great example of "commedia all'italiana" and its four directors are in very good form here. The great attraction is the cast, though: virtually every actor is just perfect in his/her role. Lollobrigida is at her sexiest. She had problems with the censors in Italy at the time, on account of appearing half naked in the last scene of her episode, 'Monsignor Cupido,' delightfully directed by Bolognini. Akim Tamiroff gives her all the support she needs. He is sublime. But beware: the DVD transfer is terrible in this American release. It is better to import the recently released Italian DVD from any European seller.

Atrocius Quality.......2001-09-30

The movie Le Bambole is quite an interesting picture [which I can recommend], as it reflects of the 1960s Italian morals, but this DVD should be avoided at all costs. The quality of the print is simply abysmal. It looks as this had been sourced from a second generation video, if not worse.

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