Reelscope 31 Days of Horror | Day 1
Dead Silence
Directed by: James Wan
Written by: Leigh Whannell
Starring: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Bob Gunton
Release Date: March 16, 2007
Meta Description: James Wan and Leigh Whannell’s Dead Silence (2007) is an eerie, atmospheric horror film about a vengeful ventriloquist and her terrifying puppet. For Reelscope 31 Days of Horror, we revisit this underrated gem that deserves a second look.
Saw Creators Take a Different Turn
James Wan and Leigh Whannell exploded onto the horror scene with Saw (2004), a surprise indie hit that grossed over $100 million worldwide. Their blend of ingenuity, atmosphere, and clever twists changed horror filmmaking in the 2000s.
But before their careers took them in different directions, Wan and Whannell collaborated on one more feature: Dead Silence…
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