The Silent House
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The Silent House

The plot is based on a true story that happened in the late '40s in a small village in Uruguay. The film focuses on Laura, who, second by second, inte...nds to leave a house, which hides an obscure secret, unharmed. Laura and her father Wilson settle down in a cottage they have to renew since its owner will soon put the house up for sale. They will spend the night there and repair the following morning. Everything seems to go smoothly until Laura hears a sound that comes from outside and gets louder and louder on the upper floor of the house. Wilson goes up to see what is going on while she remains downstairs on her own, waiting for her father to come down. Show More

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The Silent House (2010) is a chilling and suspenseful horror film that is based on a true story from the late 1940s in Uruguay. The plot follows Laura and her father, Wilson, as they stay overnight in a cottage they are renovating before it goes up for sale. However, their peaceful night takes a sinister turn when Laura hears strange noises coming from the upper floor of the house.

As the noises grow louder and more ominous, Wilson goes upstairs to investigate while Laura waits downstairs alone. Panic and terror slowly creep over Laura as she tries to uncover the source of the disturbing sounds and the dark secret that the house is hiding.

The film, shot in real-time and presented as a single continuous take, effectively builds tension and suspense, immersing viewers into Laura's harrowing experience. The use of a handheld camera adds to the realism and intensifies the feeling of claustrophobia and dread.

The Silent House expertly captures the fear and vulnerability of its protagonist, keeping audiences on edge until the shocking climax. With its atmospheric setting and masterful storytelling, this film is a must-watch for fans of psychological horror and true crime stories.

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