The Silencing (2020)

A reformed hunter living in isolation on a wildlife sanctuary becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local Sheriff set out to track a vicious killer who may have kidnapped his daughter years ago.

Director:

Robin Pront

Writer:

Micah Ranum

Stars:

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Josh Cruddas

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	Rayburn
Caleb Ellsworth-Clark	...	Taller Brother
Josh Cruddas	...	Shorter Brother
Annabelle Wallis	...	Gustafson
Zahn McClarnon	...	Blackhawk
Hero Fiennes Tiffin	...	Brooks
Lisa Cromarty	...	Mrs. Berg
Leland Assinewai	...	Boy
Kayla Dumont	...	Jane Doe (as Kayla Dumonts)
Shaun Smyth	...	Dr. Boone
Jason Jazrawy	...	Deputy Hansen
Brielle Robillard	...	Gwen
Melanie Scrofano	...	Debbie
Charlotte Lindsay Marron	...	Molly
Patrick Garrow	...	Jim Needles

Storyline

A reformed hunter now living secluded in a wildlife sanctuary after the disappearance of his teen daughter years ago saves a young girl from being killed by a serial killer but get caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. His path crosses with the town's sheriff who also seem to bring the serial killer to justice after the discovery of a dead body of a teen girl.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | dead girl | wildlife sanctuary | sheriff | revenge | 

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Taglines:

It takes a hunter to catch a killer.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, some disturbing images, and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The spear-launching tool used In the movie is called an "Atlatl". Spear-throwers appear very early in human history in several parts of the world, and have survived in use in traditional societies until the present day, as well as being revived in recent years for sporting purposes. In the United States the Nahuatl word atlatl is often used for revived uses of spear-throwers. Australian aborigines called their spear throwing tool a Woomera. It is still used by traditional owners in rural areas of Australia, and was in common use by first people throughout the country only 230 years ago.

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Goofs

The posters all advertise Gwen as being 14, yet the plot says 5 years have elapsed since she disappeared.

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Quotes

Rayburn: We met in the morgue... I hope you don't plan on taking me there

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Soundtracks

Bottom Of The World
Performed by GravelRoad
Written by Stefan Zillioux, Martin Reinsel, Jon Newman
Courtesy of GravelPit Music

User Reviews

A Decent little Thriller ....

So yeah the movie is actually pretty engaging and its backed with an amazing backdrop and a solid performance from Nikolaj . However this movie is far from being unforgettable as it is let down by a cliched climax. The last 15-20 mins of the movie makes its feel like its just an another serial killer movie .. The movie lacked originality that at some point it had to resort to the way a serial killer movie would usually go. People who are fond of this genre could enjoy watching this movie without any expectation once ..

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 July 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Silencing

Filming Locations:

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$53,205, 16 August 2020

Gross USA:

$100,746

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$170,653

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anova Pictures, Madrona Drive, Silencing Canada Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1