Silence of the Prey

Not very good , but not as bad as the rating suggests ))) My point is simple : if I watched the film to the end and didn't spend significant amount of time on the phone either ) It means , that the film was reasonably captivating ... Story was used before many times , acting definitely amateurish , effects are half decent , but , to be reasonably objective , I can not judge it too harshly : for a very simple reason , this is a first attempt of this team to produce a movie .And that fact alone , makes me wonder what they will do with bigger budget and better actors ?Overall , not a must see , for sure , but ok for a one time watch.

Honestly, I just signed up on this platform to leave a review because this movie just won't let me rest! I lived in Belarus for a while, and it was especially fun to recognize familiar places and the atmosphere, though the movie itself is far from 'fun' 😂. It seriously got on my nerves! The plot is super intense at times, gave me chills, and that guy in the costume with horns - absolutely terrifying! Every time he showed up, I almost jumped out of my seat! 😱 But at the same time, everything is shot so well, visually it's amazing. I'm giving it 9 out of 10, because there were a couple of moments that could have been developed more, but it's still a solid film! Now I'm just sitting here, trying to process what I just watched 😅.

I chose to watch it as it was available for free and because the poster was not too bad. Written by Karyna Kudzina and Saro Varjabedian, the movie's plot was predicated on dubious assumptions - at the end credits there was the information about 85,000 missing children but this movie does not make chidren even a subject of discussion! Perhaps missing someone else... like mothers, could be relevant for the story! Even though the story moved at a very slow pace, it ended up being just watchable - that is, if you could get beyond how boring it was! The lack of anything really exciting or frightening made watching "Silence of the Prey" a bit tedious.

While I don't hate social commentary in a film, Silence of the Prey goes just a bit too heavy-handed and a bit too aggressive with its topics. I actually like the attempted message of the story, but the writing and acting aren't where they should be.

For starters, far too much is revealed and given away far too early. You already know what's going to happen next because there's no actual attempt at building up the mystery. While the characters are especially suitable choices for the story, there's no build-up and their arcs add very little. It's also too blunt with its particular messages, to the point where conversations and exchanges feel stilted and too apparent..... The acting also only has misfires. No one seems to know how to portray their characters, and there are many scenes where it just feels like people don't even know how to facially express the correct emotions. Something always feels off, which just makes scenes that much more annoying..... But the visuals are quite pleasing. There's a good attempt at giving the right levels of foreboding and ominous with how each scene is captured. While there are instances of scenes getting close to but not quite hitting the mark, there are many more scenes that do hit the mark in terms of visuals.... The soundtrack is also a step above standard fare, though it's often a bit too overdone, with many scenes feeling too heavy and dark for the mood that they try to achieve. There's just too much overcompensation with the music where there should be none.

Probably not a surprise that Silence of the Prey isn't good. It had promise, but never reached its potential.

It's a thriller, not a horror movie.

It was even funny at first but then turned to a thriller. I liked the genre changing.

Especially I was pretty shocked that it's based on true story. WTF is going with our world?!?! The events depicted in the film serve as a sobering reminder of the dark realities that can unfold in our society. It's unsettling to think that such sinister plots can emerge from the shadows, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Actors were ok, not bad, especially Luthier's character was cool. He managed to capture the complexity and moral ambiguity of the protagonist, leaving me unsure whether to root for or against him. The supporting cast also delivered solid performances, adding depth to the overall narrative.

It's worth to watch it at home. The suspenseful pacing and thought-provoking themes make it an engaging experience, even from the comfort of your own living room. The film's ability to hook the viewer and keep them on the edge of their seat is a testament to the skilled storytelling and direction.