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: I covered this trap years ago, realizing I didn't like killing animals. I'll make an exception for you.

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Soundtracks

Just Say When
Performed by Shane Cook
Written by Shane Franklin Cook, Eric John LaBrosse
Courtesy of APM Music

User Reviews

Original and there is nothing wrong with that.

First of all comparing this to Wind River is not a useful critique. Wind River addresses the high rate at which Indigenous Women in North America/Canada go missing around exploratory mining sites.

This movie was a look at individuals who are flawed and who eek out their own idea of justice, to exact revenge or protect others. It's not a box office hit but it is underrated.

After 20 mins I forgot all about Jamie Lannister and Grace Shelby.

I recommend watching, if you enjoy story telling and can put away preconceptions.

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