Hush // A Thriller We All Need To Watch

Hush

Release Date: April 8, 2016
Director: Mike Flanagan
Starring: John Gallagher Jr., Kate Siegal, Michael Trucco
Rated: R

Brief Synopsis: A deaf woman is stalked by a psychotic killer in her secluded home.

My Rating:

Are you looking for a great thriller? Do you like to yell at the screen? Do you like suspense?

Watch this. Seriously. 

This is an independent film that was released directly to Netflix. I didn’t have high expectations because of the straight-to-on-demand release, but I was MORE than pleasantly surprised. I watched this with my family and we were all so into it.

That main character is not only deaf but she also does not have the ability to speak. It works so well with a thriller like this. The film becomes dependent on sound effects, her inner monologues, and visuals (aka gore). Don’t worry, it doesn’t over do it with the gore.

Her speech and hearing disabilities also mean she’s kind of shit outta luck a lot. He can hear her, she can’t hear him. Just by saying that you have to know how suspenseful this can get. There were many build ups to jump scares – you won’t be disappointed.

Also, the actress, Kate Siegal, does a fantastic job of portraying a character who can’t speak or hear. Her facial expressions definitely sell it. On top of that, the screenplay, which is co-written by Siegal, created realistic reactions from a woman living by herself in the woods. She’s quick thinking and resourceful. So, in a sense, it’s believable.

But it’s not flawless. It’s definitely one of those movies where you yell at the screen and question some of the character’s decisions. Isn’t that the best part of these movies, though? If you’re looking for a good jump-scare thriller, this is for you.

Bonus points: It’s on Netflix. AND the main character is an author 😉

P.S. – I obviously wrote this review while still on my high from the film xD But, really, it is good!