Silent House

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Silent House is a horror film that is presented as one continuous shot.  I’ll say now that this was probably one of the most effective elements of the film.  The film flows seamlessly and you almost forget at times that it’s a non-stop shot (though I managed to spot a couple of the invisible cuts).

This is a film that is more about building tension than having constant jump scares.  The film gets very suspenseful at times and, with the constant action, there is no quick release for the tension.

If there is one criticism that I have, it’s that by the time the third act comes around, I have pretty much figured out where the film is going.  However, in the end, it was only a small nitpick about what was otherwise a quite suspeseful horror film.

8/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.