Dead Whisper

Some filmmakers seem to think that drawn-out, needlessly cryptic dialog will make their creation come off more cerebral. It doesn't. Had the writer/director relied more on the visuals of this film, they might have had something here. Unfortunately, whatever potential dread they were going for is weighed down to a slog by endless pseudo-intellectual sounding exposition. I'm guessing they thought it was making the story more interesting, when it reality it was doing just the opposite. I'm not really sure who Dead Whisper is intended for. It's going bore the hell out of mainstream audiences, and I imagine even cinephiles are going to have a hard time getting through this one.

"Dead Whisper," co-written by Conor Soucy and Colin Charles Dale, takes audiences on a chilling journey into grief and temptation. Set against the eerie backdrop of a secluded island, the film follows Elliot Campbell (played by Samuel Dunning), a Cape Cod lawyer haunted by the loss of his daughter.

The Good: New England Cinematography and Art House Vibes

Cinematography: Ben Grant's lens captures the haunting beauty of the island. Mist-covered shores and abandoned buildings create an atmosphere of dread, making the setting a character in its own right.

Art House Aesthetics: The film's deliberate pacing and visual choices evoke an art house sensibility. Fans of indie cinema will appreciate its unique style.

The Not-So-Good: Pacing, Story, and Mixed Acting

Pacing: The film's uneven pacing, especially in the first half, detracts from the tension it aims to build. Some scenes feel drawn out, while others rush through crucial moments.

Story: While the premise-a grieving father's desperate wish to reunite with his lost child-is compelling, execution occasionally falters. Predictable plot points and genre tropes hinder the impact.

Acting: Samuel Dunning's portrayal of Elliot Campbell is the emotional core, capturing vulnerability and determination. However, supporting characters like Elise and Jackson lack depth.

In summary, "Dead Whisper" succeeds in creating a haunting and atmospheric experience, but its execution leaves room for improvement. If you appreciate indie horror and can overlook pacing issues, it's worth a watch.

Honestly, I consider myself very easily pleased when it comes to movies. But my lord what on earth is this film.

It's not in the slightest scary, the story line is all over the place. I honestly have no clue what even happened.

Made absolutely no sense. So many unanswered questions, the film appears to just pick up and drop off in random places. Maybe it's just me because I see many reviews saying how amazing it is and a new age horror thriller. Just no, not in the slightest bit accurate in my opinion.

I want my 90 minutes back because I've never spent them doing anything so boring in my life!

Movies are not for everyone. There is no need to wait for a special intrigue, there is no clear statement, there will be no struggle between good and evil. It's just a movie reflection in a whisper :) The film is an unusual cinematography, where the tragic escapism of meditative aesthetics becomes the main element. This is a picture created for true connoisseurs of slow and unhurried discussions about the essence of death. This is a quiet movie whisper, delicately immersing the viewer in a world of detachment and oblivion.

The story of a hero who gave up life and got the desired oblivion becomes not so much a plot as an occasion for deep reflection. An image of loneliness, highlighted by mise en scene and classic reference camera work. The director creates a subtle atmosphere of understatement, in which each frame seems to invite the viewer to become a participant in this meditative journey.

Intrigue does not prevail here, it gives way to contemplation and internal dialogue. The film does not try to convince or convey a specific message, it invites each viewer to hear for himself a faint whisper of reflections on life and death. This is a reflection movie, where quiet moments take on special significance, and each frame becomes a platform for subtle reflection.

It's more than a movie :) This is an experience that requires careful and thoughtful immersion. In this escapist world, saturated with refined loneliness and the elegance of understatement, the viewer can find his own answers to questions or not, the second is most likely :) which the movie asks in a barely audible whisper.

Found this movie confusing from the beginning and thought the acting was terrible (especially the 'evil' laughing!). Don't waste your time on it, sadly I persevered to the end in the hope it would get better and make sense but was so disappointed and won't get that time back. I'm sure this was meant to be something clever with a deep meaning but honestly didn't get it at all. I read the concept of the movie and the desperation at a time of grief but couldn't connect with the storyline or the characters. This movie had scored high on other review sites...not sure what movie they watched but can't understand their ratings if it was the same one!