Review of Dead Silence (2007) by Meagan M — 14 May 2011

9 months after seeing it at a friend's house it still gives me nightmares. i'm 15- i'm not supposed to be scared by anything!

This review of Dead Silence (2007) was written by Meagan M on 14 May 2011.

Dead Silence has generally received mixed reviews.

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