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Sound of Silence

Sound of Silence (2023)

Mar 02, 2023 1h 33m Horror Thriller

After her father ends up in the hospital, Emma flies back from New York to her hometown in Italy and stays at her parents' home. All alone in the house, she faces an evil entity that is connected to a cursed radio. Emma will have to unveil the dark secret behind the radio to survive the night and protect the ones she loves.

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Directed by Alessandro Antonaci

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Penelope Sangiorgi

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Rocco Marazzita

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Lucia Caporaso

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Daniele De Martino

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Chiara Casolari

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Alessandra Pizzullo

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Peter Stephen Wolmarans

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Crew

Director
  • Alessandro Antonaci
  • Daniel Lascar
  • Stefano Mandalà
Writer
  • Alessandro Antonaci
  • Daniel Lascar
  • Stefano Mandalà

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror/Thriller film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Sound of Silence presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Alessandro Antonaci brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Sound of Silence took approximately 22 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 93 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 121 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 500 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The musical score contains over 55 unique compositions.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.

Historical Context

  • In 2023, when this film is released:
  • The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: March 2, 2023
  • Runtime: 1h 33m

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