Review of Hush (2016) by Benskylerhill — 22 Apr 2018

At a brisk 81 minutes, Hush never leaves time for you to catch your breath. I was incredibly surprised by how much I enjoyed this film.

This surprise came largely because one would expect a movie with a formulaic home-invasion premise such as Hush's would be mediocre at best. But the fact that the heroine is deaf makes for some unique storytelling decisions as she struggles to win the battle against her killer with seemingly insurmountable odds. It's not a mind-blowing breath of fresh air to the genre, but it works surprisingly well with help from great pacing, solid acting, and a surprisingly intelligent script.

Even though there are parts of the movie that feel cookie-cutter horror clichés, those parts are overshadowed by the aforementioned strengths Hush boasts. The suspense gets going quick and ends perfectly, never dragging on too for too long. It does lack in the department of stunning camerawork, but the sound editing makes for a very immersive experience.

Story: 7.

Acting: 8.

Script: 8.5.

Visuals/Sound: 7.5.

Entertainment Value: 8.5.

MY RATING: 7.