Review of Dead Silence (2007) by Edward D — 01 Dec 2011

Not bad for a movies plot surounding evil ventriloquists. I'd rent it.

This review of Dead Silence (2007) was written by Edward D on 01 Dec 2011.

Dead Silence has generally received mixed reviews.

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