Blu-ray

Silent House (2012)

Anton van Beek  |  Jan 15, 2013

Lacklustre 'one-take' US remake struggles to generate any real tension

Even the marvellous Elizabeth Olsen can't save this abominable remake of the Spanish-language thriller of the same name (reviewed in HCC issue 198). While it pulls off the same 'entirely shot in one take' style as the original version, it makes a total mess of everything else (particularly the climax). And while this Blu-ray's DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix proves satisfying, the clarity of the AVC 1.85:1 1080p only highlights the ugly digital photography which is plagued by extreme banding in areas of bright light.

Extra features take the form of a filmmakers' commentary and trailer, which are joined on the disc by a competition-winning video that's actually spookier than the main film.

StudioCanal, Region B BD, £22 Approx, On sale now
HCC VERDICT: 1.5/5

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