Review of Dead Silence (2007) by Wave C — 28 Aug 2013

James Wan directed Dead Silence in a great horror mood, but unfortunately the characters and situation in third act is kind of boring.

This review of Dead Silence (2007) was written by Wave C on 28 Aug 2013.

Dead Silence has generally received mixed reviews.

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