New on Prime Video | The Quiet (2006) | StreamingGuide.ca

The Quiet is centered around Dot, a deaf orphaned teenager, who after the death of her father, is sent to live with her godparents, Paul and Olivia Deer, and their daughter, Nina, in Meriden, Connecticut. Dot and Nina, former childhood friends, now face a complex relationship in their teenage years. Nina, despite being openly hostile towards Dot, confides her deepest secrets to her, including her desire to kill her abusive father. The film explores the dark and unsettling dynamics within the Deer family, delving into themes of secrecy, abuse, and the struggle for voice and identity.

Length: 1h 36m
Genre: Drama, Thriller
This Title is: Suburban Gothic, Horror

The Quiet is New on Prime Video in Canada!

Trailer

Cast

Elisha Cuthbert as Nina Deer
Camilla Belle as Dot
Martin Donovan as Paul Deer

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R

Content includes strong and disturbing sexual themes, a scene of violence, language, drug content, and brief nudity.

Trivia

Elisha Cuthbert, after her role in The Girl Next Door, sought a more character-driven project and became an associate producer for The Quiet.
Camilla Belle prepared for her role as Dot by learning sign language and classical piano, and performed with no makeup.
The film blurs genre lines, being described by critics and scholars as a blend of suburban horror and gothic thriller.

Our Review

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The Quiet presents a unique blend of horror and drama, centered around the complexities of a dysfunctional family. The film’s dark themes and intense subject matter are balanced by strong performances, particularly from Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. While the storyline and character development are engaging, they sometimes lack coherence, leading to mixed reviews from audiences and critics. The film’s visuals and production are adequate, but not particularly standout. Overall, The Quiet offers an intriguing, if somewhat uneven, cinematic experience.