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      Mute Witness

      R Now Playing 1h 38m Mystery & Thriller List
      83% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 65% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Billy (Mary Sudina) is mute, but it hasn't kept her from becoming a successful makeup artist. While in Russia, working on a film directed by her sister's boyfriend, Andy (Evan Richards), Billy finds herself trapped in the studio one night and is horrified to see a snuff film being made. Billy escapes and, with the help of her sister, Kate (Fay Ripley), alerts authorities about what she saw. Unfortunately, in doing so, she makes an enemy of the Russian mafia, who funded the snuff film. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets
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      Mute Witness is a slickly crafted horror/thriller with some surprising comic twists.

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      Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Emanuel Levy Variety Waller's witty, well-crafted yet unpretentious thriller--about American youths who make a movie in Moscow and get involved with the underworld--is a seductive piece of filmmaking that should keep viewers hyperventilating to the last reel. Rated: B Nov 19, 2006 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Anthony Waller's Mute Witness is one of those films, like Halloween or Blood Simple, where a strong story and a skillful use of horror film technique causes you to forget the low budget and limited production values. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Kiko Vega Espinof It's possibly the best film in the history of UK-Russian-German co-productions. Ideal for a Halloween night. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 3, 2021 Full Review C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore A mute woman as protagonist here is a commentary on all the ways in which women who come forward with stories of violence are disbelieved or outright silenced. Rated: 4/5 May 1, 2019 Full Review Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant Mute Witness grips us from the start, and never lets up. Jun 5, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Craig B Not too bad a movie. Probably more of a thriller than a horror for me. Decently acted for a 90s flick and moves along at a good pace. I think most will be able to pick a certain pivotal end scene well before it happens. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/01/24 Full Review Peter W Mute Witness is an enjoyable horror film that takes joy in playing with its audiences right from the opening scene. Anything can happen here, and nothing on-screen is predictable. While the quality of the film gives off the vibe and appearance of a midday movie made for TV, its visuals remain impressive, particularly when the lead is running around and attempting to find safety. While the film begins strongly as a horror film, as it progresses, its story becomes less horrifying while continuing to be fun and silly. Marina Zudina, as Billy, a mute makeup artist, is likable and great, but the side performances are challenging to listen to. Either way, it's a great way to kill time and experience some fun horror from the 90s. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Farah R Everything in this film is mediocre but put together, it makes a reasonably gripping thriller. The lead actress carries the movie on her shoulders, which is the only reason I kept watching. Luckily, the ending isn't disappoint. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Like some of Hitchcock's thrillers, this one has an unlikely premise and lots of implausible bits, but it also delivers a butt ton of suspense, action, and wit. It's fun and engaging throughout and really doesn't miss a beat. Suspend disbelief and don't poke too hard or you might uncover a plot hole, but as pure entertainment it succeeds. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review andrey k This small thriller worth many big-budget horror productions with poor plot and predictable action. Here however you will find suspense, humour, fine acting from the whole cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Surprisingly good less-known thriller. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Billy (Mary Sudina) is mute, but it hasn't kept her from becoming a successful makeup artist. While in Russia, working on a film directed by her sister's boyfriend, Andy (Evan Richards), Billy finds herself trapped in the studio one night and is horrified to see a snuff film being made. Billy escapes and, with the help of her sister, Kate (Fay Ripley), alerts authorities about what she saw. Unfortunately, in doing so, she makes an enemy of the Russian mafia, who funded the snuff film.
      Director
      Anthony Waller
      Producer
      Alexander Buchman
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 26, 2003
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $962.2K
      Runtime
      1h 38m